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How far is Idaho Falls, ID, from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Idaho Falls (Idaho Falls Regional Airport) is 1785 miles / 2873 kilometers / 1551 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Idaho Falls (IDA) is 2147 miles / 3456 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 11 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Idaho Falls Regional Airport

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1785
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1551
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Distance from Columbia to Idaho Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1785.258 miles
  • 2873.094 kilometers
  • 1551.347 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
  • 1781.933 miles
  • 2867.743 kilometers
  • 1548.457 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 Idaho Falls?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Idaho Falls Regional Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA)

On average, flying from Columbia to Idaho Falls generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 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 Idaho Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA).

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 Idaho Falls Regional Airport
City: Idaho Falls, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IDA
ICAO Code: KIDA
Coordinates: 43°30′52″N, 112°4′15″W