How far is Columbia, SC, from Richmond?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 9600 miles / 15449 kilometers / 8342 nautical miles.

Distance from Richmond to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 9599.729 miles
• 15449.266 kilometers
• 8341.936 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

• 9596.149 miles
• 15443.505 kilometers
• 8338.825 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 Richmond to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 18 hours and 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Columbia?

The time difference between Richmond and Columbia is 15 hours. Columbia is 15 hours behind Richmond.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Richmond to Columbia generates about 1 239 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 239 kilograms equals 2 732 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Richmond to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin	Richmond Airport
City:	Richmond
Country:	Australia
IATA Code:	RCM
ICAO Code:	YRMD
Coordinates:	20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E

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