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How far is Columbia, SC, from Huntsville, AL?

The distance between Huntsville (Huntsville International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 327 miles / 526 kilometers / 284 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Huntsville (HSV) to Columbia (CAE) is 400 miles / 643 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 58 minutes.

Huntsville International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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327
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526
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284
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Distance from Huntsville to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 327.077 miles
  • 526.379 kilometers
  • 284.222 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
  • 326.397 miles
  • 525.284 kilometers
  • 283.631 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 Huntsville to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Huntsville International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Huntsville International Airport (HSV) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Huntsville 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 Huntsville to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Huntsville International Airport (HSV) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Huntsville International Airport
City: Huntsville, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HSV
ICAO Code: KHSV
Coordinates: 34°38′13″N, 86°46′30″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