How far is Cat Lake from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Cat Lake (Cat Lake Airport) is 1340 miles / 2156 kilometers / 1164 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Cat Lake (YAC) is 1701 miles / 2738 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 26 minutes.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Cat Lake Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Cat Lake
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Cat Lake. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1339.611 miles
- 2155.894 kilometers
- 1164.090 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- 1340.108 miles
- 2156.695 kilometers
- 1164.522 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 Cat Lake?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Cat Lake Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Cat Lake?
The time difference between Columbia and Cat Lake is 1 hour. Cat Lake is 1 hour behind Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Cat Lake Airport (YAC)
On average, flying from Columbia to Cat Lake generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 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 Cat Lake
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Cat Lake Airport (YAC).
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 | Cat Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cat Lake |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YAC |
| ICAO Code: | CYAC |
| Coordinates: | 51°43′37″N, 91°49′27″W |