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How far is Yakima, WA, from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Yakima (Yakima Air Terminal) is 2230 miles / 3589 kilometers / 1938 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Yakima (YKM) is 2718 miles / 4374 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 3 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Yakima Air Terminal

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2230
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3589
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1938
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Distance from Columbia to Yakima

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2230.314 miles
  • 3589.343 kilometers
  • 1938.090 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
  • 2226.058 miles
  • 3582.494 kilometers
  • 1934.392 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 Yakima?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Yakima Air Terminal is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM)

On average, flying from Columbia to Yakima generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 538 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 Yakima

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM).

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 Yakima Air Terminal
City: Yakima, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YKM
ICAO Code: KYKM
Coordinates: 46°34′5″N, 120°32′38″W