How far is Columbia, SC, from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 3868 miles / 6226 kilometers / 3362 nautical miles.

Distance from Edinburgh to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3868.361 miles
• 6225.524 kilometers
• 3361.514 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

• 3859.780 miles
• 6211.713 kilometers
• 3354.057 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 Edinburgh to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 7 hours and 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Columbia?

The time difference between Edinburgh and Columbia is 5 hours. Columbia is 5 hours behind Edinburgh.

Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Edinburgh to Columbia generates about 440 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 440 kilograms equals 970 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Edinburgh to Columbia

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

Airport information

Origin	Edinburgh Airport
City:	Edinburgh
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	EDI
ICAO Code:	EGPH
Coordinates:	55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″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