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How far is Columbia, SC, from Walla Walla, WA?

The distance between Walla Walla (Walla Walla Regional Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2118 miles / 3409 kilometers / 1841 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Walla Walla (ALW) to Columbia (CAE) is 2625 miles / 4225 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 12 minutes.

Walla Walla Regional Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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1841
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Distance from Walla Walla to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2118.499 miles
  • 3409.393 kilometers
  • 1840.925 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
  • 2114.526 miles
  • 3403.000 kilometers
  • 1837.473 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 Walla Walla to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Walla Walla Regional Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Walla Walla to Columbia generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 509 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Walla Walla to Columbia

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

Airport information

Origin Walla Walla Regional Airport
City: Walla Walla, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALW
ICAO Code: KALW
Coordinates: 46°5′41″N, 118°17′16″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