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How far is Columbia, SC, from Bristol?

The distance between Bristol (Bristol Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 3968 miles / 6385 kilometers / 3448 nautical miles.

Bristol Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Bristol to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3967.671 miles
  • 6385.348 kilometers
  • 3447.812 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
  • 3958.606 miles
  • 6370.759 kilometers
  • 3439.935 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 Bristol to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Bristol Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 8 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Bristol to Columbia generates about 452 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 452 kilograms equals 997 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bristol to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Bristol Airport
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BRS
ICAO Code: EGGD
Coordinates: 51°22′57″N, 2°43′8″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