How far is Columbia, SC, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 666 miles / 1072 kilometers / 579 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Columbia (CAE) is 801 miles / 1289 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 28 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 666.382 miles
- 1072.438 kilometers
- 579.070 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- 666.722 miles
- 1072.985 kilometers
- 579.366 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 Chicago to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Columbia?
The time difference between Chicago and Columbia is 1 hour. Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Chicago to Columbia generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 266 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Columbia (CAE)
| United Airlines |