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How far is Nashville, TN, from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Nashville (Nashville International Airport) is 349 miles / 562 kilometers / 304 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Nashville (BNA) is 437 miles / 703 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 15 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Nashville International Airport

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349
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Distance from Columbia to Nashville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 349.272 miles
  • 562.099 kilometers
  • 303.509 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
  • 348.790 miles
  • 561.324 kilometers
  • 303.091 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 Nashville?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Nashville International Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Nashville International Airport (BNA)

On average, flying from Columbia to Nashville generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 168 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 Nashville

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Nashville International Airport
City: Nashville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BNA
ICAO Code: KBNA
Coordinates: 36°7′28″N, 86°40′41″W