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How far is Columbia, SC, from Cairo?

The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 6210 miles / 9994 kilometers / 5396 nautical miles.

Cairo International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Cairo to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6209.724 miles
  • 9993.582 kilometers
  • 5396.103 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
  • 6197.515 miles
  • 9973.934 kilometers
  • 5385.494 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 Cairo to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 12 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Cairo to Columbia generates about 745 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 745 kilograms equals 1 643 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairo to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Cairo International Airport
City: Cairo
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: CAI
ICAO Code: HECA
Coordinates: 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″E
Destination 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