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How far is Columbia, SC, from Roanoke, VA?

The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 242 miles / 390 kilometers / 210 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Columbia (CAE) is 293 miles / 471 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 38 minutes.

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Roanoke to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 242.198 miles
  • 389.781 kilometers
  • 210.465 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
  • 242.653 miles
  • 390.511 kilometers
  • 210.859 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 Roanoke to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 57 minutes.

What is the time difference between Roanoke and Columbia?

There is no time difference between Roanoke and Columbia.

Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Roanoke to Columbia generates about 61 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 61 kilograms equals 134 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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