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How far is Columbia, SC, from Reno, NV?

The distance between Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2163 miles / 3480 kilometers / 1879 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reno (RNO) to Columbia (CAE) is 2587 miles / 4164 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 19 minutes.

Reno–Tahoe International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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3480
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1879
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Distance from Reno to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2162.503 miles
  • 3480.211 kilometers
  • 1879.164 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
  • 2157.798 miles
  • 3472.640 kilometers
  • 1875.075 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 Reno to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Reno–Tahoe International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Reno to Columbia generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 520 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Reno to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″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