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How far is Columbia, SC, from Gustavus, AK?

The distance between Gustavus (Gustavus Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2999 miles / 4827 kilometers / 2606 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gustavus (GST) to Columbia (CAE) is 3817 miles / 6143 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 40 minutes.

Gustavus Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Gustavus to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2999.419 miles
  • 4827.097 kilometers
  • 2606.424 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
  • 2994.046 miles
  • 4818.450 kilometers
  • 2601.755 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 Gustavus to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Gustavus Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 6 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gustavus Airport (GST) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Gustavus to Columbia generates about 334 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 334 kilograms equals 737 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gustavus to Columbia

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

Airport information

Origin Gustavus Airport
City: Gustavus, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GST
ICAO Code: PAGS
Coordinates: 58°25′31″N, 135°42′25″W
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