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How far is Columbia, SC, from Orlando, FL?

The distance between Orlando (Orlando International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 380 miles / 611 kilometers / 330 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Orlando (MCO) to Columbia (CAE) is 439 miles / 707 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 9 minutes.

Orlando International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Orlando to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 379.727 miles
  • 611.111 kilometers
  • 329.973 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
  • 380.828 miles
  • 612.883 kilometers
  • 330.930 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 Orlando to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Orlando International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 13 minutes.

What is the time difference between Orlando and Columbia?

There is no time difference between Orlando and Columbia.

Flight carbon footprint between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Orlando to Columbia generates about 81 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 81 kilograms equals 178 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Orlando to Columbia

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

Airport information

Origin Orlando International Airport
City: Orlando, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCO
ICAO Code: KMCO
Coordinates: 28°25′45″N, 81°18′32″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