How far is Columbia, SC, from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2322 miles / 3737 kilometers / 2018 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Columbia (CAE) is 2868 miles / 4615 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 46 minutes.
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2321.883 miles
- 3736.708 kilometers
- 2017.661 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- 2317.455 miles
- 3729.583 kilometers
- 2013.814 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 Seattle to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Columbia?
The time difference between Seattle and Columbia is 3 hours. Columbia is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Seattle to Columbia generates about 254 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 254 kilograms equals 561 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
Origin | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
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City: | Seattle, WA |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | SEA |
ICAO Code: | KSEA |
Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |
Destination | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
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City: | Columbia, SC |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | CAE |
ICAO Code: | KCAE |
Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |