How far is Columbia, SC, from Harrisburg, PA?
The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 494 miles / 795 kilometers / 429 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Columbia (CAE) is 587 miles / 945 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 12 minutes.
Harrisburg International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Harrisburg to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Harrisburg to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 493.779 miles
- 794.661 kilometers
- 429.083 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- 494.240 miles
- 795.403 kilometers
- 429.483 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 Harrisburg to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Harrisburg and Columbia?
There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Harrisburg to Columbia generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 215 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Harrisburg to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | Harrisburg International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Harrisburg, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDT |
| ICAO Code: | KMDT |
| Coordinates: | 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″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 |