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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia Airport) is 542 miles / 872 kilometers / 471 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Philadelphia (PNE) is 644 miles / 1037 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 34 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Northeast Philadelphia Airport

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542
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471
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Distance from Columbia to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 541.525 miles
  • 871.500 kilometers
  • 470.573 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
  • 541.685 miles
  • 871.757 kilometers
  • 470.711 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Northeast Philadelphia Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbia and Philadelphia?

There is no time difference between Columbia and Philadelphia.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE)

On average, flying from Columbia to Philadelphia generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 231 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 Philadelphia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE).

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 Northeast Philadelphia Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PNE
ICAO Code: KPNE
Coordinates: 40°4′54″N, 75°0′38″W