How far is Columbia, SC, from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 523 miles / 841 kilometers / 454 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbia (CAE) is 618 miles / 995 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 57 minutes.
Philadelphia International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Philadelphia to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 522.562 miles
- 840.982 kilometers
- 454.094 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- 522.725 miles
- 841.245 kilometers
- 454.236 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 Philadelphia to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Columbia?
There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Columbia generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 225 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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 Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbia (CAE)
| American Airlines |