How far is Columbia, SC, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 401 miles / 645 kilometers / 348 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Columbia (CAE) is 496 miles / 799 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 27 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 400.894 miles
- 645.176 kilometers
- 348.367 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- 401.266 miles
- 645.775 kilometers
- 348.690 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 Washington D.C. to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Columbia?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Columbia generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 185 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′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 |
Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Columbia (CAE)
| United Airlines |