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How far is Columbia, SC, from St Petersburg, FL?

The distance between St Petersburg (St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 426 miles / 685 kilometers / 370 nautical miles.

The driving distance from St Petersburg (PIE) to Columbia (CAE) is 495 miles / 796 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 35 minutes.

St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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426
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Distance from St Petersburg to Columbia

There are several ways to calculate the distance from St Petersburg to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 425.605 miles
  • 684.945 kilometers
  • 369.841 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 426.758 miles
  • 686.800 kilometers
  • 370.843 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from St Petersburg to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 18 minutes.

What is the time difference between St Petersburg and Columbia?

There is no time difference between St Petersburg and Columbia.

Flight carbon footprint between St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from St Petersburg to Columbia generates about 88 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 88 kilograms equals 193 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from St Petersburg to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport
City: St Petersburg, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIE
ICAO Code: KPIE
Coordinates: 27°54′36″N, 82°41′14″W
Destination Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W