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

The distance between Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2347 miles / 3778 kilometers / 2040 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bellingham (BLI) to Columbia (CAE) is 2949 miles / 4746 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 22 minutes.

Bellingham International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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2040
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Distance from Bellingham to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2347.474 miles
  • 3777.893 kilometers
  • 2039.899 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
  • 2343.144 miles
  • 3770.925 kilometers
  • 2036.136 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 Bellingham to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Bellingham International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bellingham International Airport (BLI) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Bellingham to Columbia generates about 257 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 257 kilograms equals 568 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bellingham to Columbia

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

Airport information

Origin Bellingham International Airport
City: Bellingham, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLI
ICAO Code: KBLI
Coordinates: 48°47′34″N, 122°32′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