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How far is Columbia, SC, from Pocatello, ID?

The distance between Pocatello (Pocatello Regional Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1804 miles / 2903 kilometers / 1568 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pocatello (PIH) to Columbia (CAE) is 2204 miles / 3547 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 0 minutes.

Pocatello Regional Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Pocatello to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1803.854 miles
  • 2903.022 kilometers
  • 1567.506 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
  • 1800.390 miles
  • 2897.447 kilometers
  • 1564.496 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 Pocatello to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Pocatello Regional Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Pocatello to Columbia generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 442 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pocatello to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Pocatello Regional Airport
City: Pocatello, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIH
ICAO Code: KPIH
Coordinates: 42°54′35″N, 112°35′45″W
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