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How far is Sandspit from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 2795 miles / 4498 kilometers / 2429 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Sandspit (YZP) is 3481 miles / 5602 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 11 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Sandspit Airport

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2795
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4498
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2429
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Distance from Columbia to Sandspit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2795.154 miles
  • 4498.364 kilometers
  • 2428.922 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
  • 2789.895 miles
  • 4489.901 kilometers
  • 2424.353 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 Sandspit?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Sandspit Airport is 5 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)

On average, flying from Columbia to Sandspit generates about 310 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 310 kilograms equals 683 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 Sandspit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Sandspit Airport (YZP).

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 Sandspit Airport
City: Sandspit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZP
ICAO Code: CYZP
Coordinates: 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″W