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How far is Columbia, SC, from Chennai?

The distance between Chennai (Chennai International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 8978 miles / 14449 kilometers / 7802 nautical miles.

Chennai International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Flight time duration
17 h 29 min
Time Difference
10 h 30 min
CO2 emission
1 144 kg

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Distance from Chennai to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8977.904 miles
  • 14448.537 kilometers
  • 7801.586 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
  • 8968.691 miles
  • 14433.708 kilometers
  • 7793.579 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 Chennai to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Chennai International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 17 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Chennai to Columbia generates about 1 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 144 kilograms equals 2 522 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chennai to Columbia

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

Airport information

Origin Chennai International Airport
City: Chennai
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: MAA
ICAO Code: VOMM
Coordinates: 12°59′24″N, 80°10′9″E
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