How far is Columbia, SC, from Charlottesville, VA?
The distance between Charlottesville (Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 326 miles / 524 kilometers / 283 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Charlottesville (CHO) to Columbia (CAE) is 376 miles / 605 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 33 minutes.
Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Charlottesville to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Charlottesville to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 325.757 miles
- 524.256 kilometers
- 283.075 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- 326.148 miles
- 524.884 kilometers
- 283.415 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 Charlottesville to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Charlottesville and Columbia?
There is no time difference between Charlottesville and Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (CHO) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Charlottesville to Columbia generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 161 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Charlottesville to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (CHO) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charlottesville, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CHO |
| ICAO Code: | KCHO |
| Coordinates: | 38°8′18″N, 78°27′10″W |
| Destination | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |