How far is Columbia, SC, from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2291 miles / 3687 kilometers / 1991 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Columbia (CAE) is 2641 miles / 4250 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 52 minutes.
San Jose International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2290.689 miles
- 3686.506 kilometers
- 1990.554 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- 2285.637 miles
- 3678.376 kilometers
- 1986.164 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 San Jose to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Columbia?
The time difference between San Jose and Columbia is 3 hours. Columbia is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from San Jose to Columbia generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 553 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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 |