How far is Seattle, WA, from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 2322 miles / 3738 kilometers / 2018 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Seattle (BFI) is 2863 miles / 4608 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 45 minutes.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Seattle Boeing Field
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Distance from Columbia to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2322.391 miles
- 3737.526 kilometers
- 2018.103 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- 2317.973 miles
- 3730.416 kilometers
- 2014.263 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 Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 4 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Seattle?
The time difference between Columbia and Seattle is 3 hours. Seattle is 3 hours behind Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)
On average, flying from Columbia to Seattle generates about 255 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 255 kilograms equals 561 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).
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 | Seattle Boeing Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BFI |
| ICAO Code: | KBFI |
| Coordinates: | 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W |