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How far is Columbia, SC, from Athens?

The distance between Athens (Athens International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 5542 miles / 8918 kilometers / 4815 nautical miles.

Athens International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Athens to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5541.550 miles
  • 8918.261 kilometers
  • 4815.475 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
  • 5529.350 miles
  • 8898.626 kilometers
  • 4804.874 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 Athens to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Athens International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 10 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Athens International Airport (ATH) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Athens to Columbia generates about 655 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 655 kilograms equals 1 444 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Athens to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens International Airport (ATH) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Athens International Airport
City: Athens
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: ATH
ICAO Code: LGAV
Coordinates: 37°56′11″N, 23°56′40″E
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