How far is Columbia, SC, from Chengdu?

The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 7980 miles / 12843 kilometers / 6935 nautical miles.

Distance from Chengdu to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7980.363 miles
• 12843.150 kilometers
• 6934.746 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

• 7966.865 miles
• 12821.427 kilometers
• 6923.017 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 Chengdu to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 15 hours and 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chengdu and Columbia?

The time difference between Chengdu and Columbia is 13 hours. Columbia is 13 hours behind Chengdu.

Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Chengdu to Columbia generates about 996 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 996 kilograms equals 2 195 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chengdu to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin	Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
City:	Chengdu
Country:	China
IATA Code:	CTU
ICAO Code:	ZUUU
Coordinates:	30°34′42″N, 103°56′49″E

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