Distance between Richmond, VA (RIC) and Columbia, SC (CAE)
Distance from Richmond to Columbia (Richmond International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 326 miles / 524 kilometers / 283 nautical miles.
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How far is Columbia from Richmond?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Richmond and Columbia. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 325.655 miles
- 524.091 kilometers
- 282.986 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 325.743 miles
- 524.232 kilometers
- 283.063 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is 1 hour 6 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Richmond and Columbia.
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Richmond, VA
Columbia, SC
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 71 kg (156 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |
| B | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |
Richmond to Columbia flight path
Shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
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