How far is Columbia, SC, from Great Falls, MT?
The distance between Great Falls (Great Falls International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1826 miles / 2938 kilometers / 1586 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Great Falls (GTF) to Columbia (CAE) is 2167 miles / 3487 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 10 minutes.
Great Falls International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Great Falls to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Great Falls to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1825.693 miles
- 2938.169 kilometers
- 1586.484 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- 1822.917 miles
- 2933.700 kilometers
- 1584.071 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 Great Falls to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Great Falls International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Great Falls and Columbia?
Flight carbon footprint between Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Great Falls to Columbia generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 446 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Great Falls to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | Great Falls International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Great Falls, MT |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GTF |
| ICAO Code: | KGTF |
| Coordinates: | 47°28′55″N, 111°22′15″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 |