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How far is Columbia, SC, from Salina, KS?

The distance between Salina (Salina Regional Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 979 miles / 1576 kilometers / 851 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Salina (SLN) to Columbia (CAE) is 1177 miles / 1894 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 46 minutes.

Salina Regional Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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979
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851
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Distance from Salina to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 979.043 miles
  • 1575.617 kilometers
  • 850.765 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
  • 977.297 miles
  • 1572.807 kilometers
  • 849.248 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 Salina to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Salina Regional Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Salina Regional Airport (SLN) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Salina to Columbia generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Salina to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Salina Regional Airport (SLN) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Salina Regional Airport
City: Salina, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLN
ICAO Code: KSLN
Coordinates: 38°47′27″N, 97°39′7″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