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How far is Columbia, SC, from Salt Lake City, UT?

The distance between Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1753 miles / 2821 kilometers / 1523 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Columbia (CAE) is 2078 miles / 3345 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 4 minutes.

Salt Lake City International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Salt Lake City to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1752.946 miles
  • 2821.094 kilometers
  • 1523.269 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
  • 1749.372 miles
  • 2815.342 kilometers
  • 1520.163 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 Salt Lake City to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Salt Lake City International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Salt Lake City to Columbia generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 433 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Salt Lake City to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Salt Lake City International Airport
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLC
ICAO Code: KSLC
Coordinates: 40°47′18″N, 111°58′40″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