How far is Columbia, SC, from Portland, OR?
The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2320 miles / 3734 kilometers / 2016 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Portland (PDX) to Columbia (CAE) is 2793 miles / 4495 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 18 minutes.
Portland International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Portland to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Portland to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2319.944 miles
- 3733.588 kilometers
- 2015.976 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- 2315.300 miles
- 3726.114 kilometers
- 2011.940 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 Portland to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Portland and Columbia?
The time difference between Portland and Columbia is 3 hours. Columbia is 3 hours ahead of Portland.
Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Portland to Columbia generates about 254 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 254 kilograms equals 560 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | Portland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Portland, OR |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PDX |
| ICAO Code: | KPDX |
| Coordinates: | 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″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 |