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How far is Columbia, SC, from Yaoundé?

The distance between Yaoundé (Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 6233 miles / 10031 kilometers / 5416 nautical miles.

Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Yaoundé to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6232.877 miles
  • 10030.843 kilometers
  • 5416.222 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
  • 6227.742 miles
  • 10022.579 kilometers
  • 5411.760 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 Yaoundé to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 12 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Yaoundé to Columbia generates about 748 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 748 kilograms equals 1 650 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Yaoundé to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport
City: Yaoundé
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: NSI
ICAO Code: FKYS
Coordinates: 3°43′21″N, 11°33′11″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