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How far is Columbia, SC, from Scottsbluff, NE?

The distance between Scottsbluff (Western Nebraska Regional Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1339 miles / 2156 kilometers / 1164 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Scottsbluff (BFF) to Columbia (CAE) is 1588 miles / 2556 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 15 minutes.

Western Nebraska Regional Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Scottsbluff to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1339.378 miles
  • 2155.521 kilometers
  • 1163.888 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
  • 1337.130 miles
  • 2151.902 kilometers
  • 1161.934 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 Scottsbluff to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Western Nebraska Regional Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Scottsbluff to Columbia generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Scottsbluff to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Western Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Scottsbluff, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFF
ICAO Code: KBFF
Coordinates: 41°52′26″N, 103°35′45″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