How far is Bethel, AK, from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 3909 miles / 6291 kilometers / 3397 nautical miles.

Distance from Columbia to Bethel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3909.156 miles
• 6291.177 kilometers
• 3396.964 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

• 3900.710 miles
• 6277.584 kilometers
• 3389.624 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 Columbia to Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Bethel Airport is 7 hours and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbia and Bethel?

The time difference between Columbia and Bethel is 4 hours. Bethel is 4 hours behind Columbia.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Columbia to Bethel generates about 445 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 445 kilograms equals 981 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Columbia to Bethel

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

Airport information

Origin	Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City:	Columbia, SC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	CAE
ICAO Code:	KCAE
Coordinates:	33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W

Destination	Bethel Airport
City:	Bethel, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BET
ICAO Code:	PABE
Coordinates:	60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W