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How far is Columbia, SC, from Wichita Falls, TX?

The distance between Wichita Falls (Wichita Falls Regional Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 996 miles / 1604 kilometers / 866 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wichita Falls (SPS) to Columbia (CAE) is 1132 miles / 1821 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 36 minutes.

Wichita Falls Regional Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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866
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Distance from Wichita Falls to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 996.496 miles
  • 1603.704 kilometers
  • 865.931 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
  • 994.341 miles
  • 1600.238 kilometers
  • 864.059 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 Wichita Falls to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Wichita Falls Regional Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wichita Falls Regional Airport (SPS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Wichita Falls to Columbia generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wichita Falls to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wichita Falls Regional Airport (SPS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Wichita Falls Regional Airport
City: Wichita Falls, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPS
ICAO Code: KSPS
Coordinates: 33°59′19″N, 98°29′30″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