How far is Columbia, SC, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 326 miles / 524 kilometers / 283 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Columbia (CAE) is 379 miles / 610 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 7 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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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)- 325.655 miles
- 524.091 kilometers
- 282.986 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- 325.743 miles
- 524.232 kilometers
- 283.063 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 International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Columbia?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Richmond to Columbia generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 161 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |