How far is Columbia, SC, from Pittsburgh, PA?
The distance between Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 455 miles / 731 kilometers / 395 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Columbia (CAE) is 551 miles / 886 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 30 minutes.
Pittsburgh International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Pittsburgh to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pittsburgh to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 454.511 miles
- 731.465 kilometers
- 394.959 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- 455.361 miles
- 732.833 kilometers
- 395.698 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 Pittsburgh to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Pittsburgh International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pittsburgh and Columbia?
There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Pittsburgh to Columbia generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 203 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Pittsburgh to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | Pittsburgh International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PIT |
| ICAO Code: | KPIT |
| Coordinates: | 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″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 |