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How far is Columbia, SC, from Provo, UT?

The distance between Provo (Provo Municipal Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1736 miles / 2794 kilometers / 1509 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Provo (PVU) to Columbia (CAE) is 2095 miles / 3372 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 28 minutes.

Provo Municipal Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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1736
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1509
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Distance from Provo to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1736.046 miles
  • 2793.895 kilometers
  • 1508.582 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
  • 1732.460 miles
  • 2788.125 kilometers
  • 1505.467 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 Provo to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Provo Municipal Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Provo to Columbia generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Provo to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Provo Municipal Airport
City: Provo, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PVU
ICAO Code: KPVU
Coordinates: 40°13′9″N, 111°43′22″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