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How far is Columbia, SC, from Lewiston, ID?

The distance between Lewiston (Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2062 miles / 3319 kilometers / 1792 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lewiston (LWS) to Columbia (CAE) is 2634 miles / 4239 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 27 minutes.

Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Lewiston to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2062.205 miles
  • 3318.797 kilometers
  • 1792.007 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
  • 2058.449 miles
  • 3312.753 kilometers
  • 1788.743 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 Lewiston to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Lewiston to Columbia generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 495 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lewiston to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport
City: Lewiston, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LWS
ICAO Code: KLWS
Coordinates: 46°22′28″N, 117°0′53″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