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How far is Columbus, OH, from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 429 miles / 691 kilometers / 373 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Columbus (CMH) is 526 miles / 846 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 12 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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429
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373
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Distance from Columbia to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 429.158 miles
  • 690.662 kilometers
  • 372.928 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
  • 429.904 miles
  • 691.863 kilometers
  • 373.576 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 1 hour and 18 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbia and Columbus?

There is no time difference between Columbia and Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Columbia to Columbus generates about 88 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 88 kilograms equals 194 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W