Distance between Richmond, VA (RIC) and Columbia, SC (CAE)
Flight distance from Richmond to Columbia (Richmond International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 326 miles / 524 kilometers / 283 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 1 hour 6 minutes.
Driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Columbia (CAE) is 379 miles / 610 kilometers and travel time by car is about 6 hours 42 minutes.
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Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Columbia.
Shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
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).
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 |
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Richmond and Columbia.
Time Difference
Richmond, VA
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 73 kg (161 pounds).
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Richmond (RIC) → Columbia (CAE).
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