How far is Columbia, SC, from Vernal, UT?
The distance between Vernal (Vernal Regional Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1621 miles / 2609 kilometers / 1409 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vernal (VEL) to Columbia (CAE) is 1914 miles / 3081 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 8 minutes.
Vernal Regional Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Vernal to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vernal to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1621.330 miles
- 2609.278 kilometers
- 1408.897 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- 1618.069 miles
- 2604.030 kilometers
- 1406.064 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 Vernal to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Vernal Regional Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vernal and Columbia?
The time difference between Vernal and Columbia is 2 hours. Columbia is 2 hours ahead of Vernal.
Flight carbon footprint between Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Vernal to Columbia generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 413 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Vernal to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | Vernal Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vernal, UT |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | VEL |
| ICAO Code: | KVEL |
| Coordinates: | 40°26′27″N, 109°30′36″W |
| Destination | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |