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How far is Columbia, SC, from Westerly, RI?

The distance between Westerly (Westerly State Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 722 miles / 1162 kilometers / 627 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Westerly (WST) to Columbia (CAE) is 860 miles / 1384 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 51 minutes.

Westerly State Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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722
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1162
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627
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Distance from Westerly to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 721.798 miles
  • 1161.621 kilometers
  • 627.225 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
  • 721.617 miles
  • 1161.330 kilometers
  • 627.068 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 Westerly to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Westerly State Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Westerly and Columbia?

There is no time difference between Westerly and Columbia.

Flight carbon footprint between Westerly State Airport (WST) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Westerly to Columbia generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Westerly to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Westerly State Airport (WST) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Westerly State Airport
City: Westerly, RI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WST
ICAO Code: KWST
Coordinates: 41°20′58″N, 71°48′12″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