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How far is Columbia, SC, from Saipan?

The distance between Saipan (Saipan International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 7867 miles / 12661 kilometers / 6837 nautical miles.

Saipan International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Saipan to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7867.433 miles
  • 12661.405 kilometers
  • 6836.612 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
  • 7856.801 miles
  • 12644.295 kilometers
  • 6827.373 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 Saipan to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Saipan International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 15 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saipan International Airport (SPN) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Saipan to Columbia generates about 979 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 979 kilograms equals 2 158 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Saipan to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saipan International Airport (SPN) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Saipan International Airport
City: Saipan
Country: Northern Mariana Islands Flag of Northern Mariana Islands
IATA Code: SPN
ICAO Code: PGSN
Coordinates: 15°7′8″N, 145°43′44″E
Destination Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W