How far is Columbia, SC, from Lajes?
The distance between Lajes (Lajes Field) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2988 miles / 4809 kilometers / 2597 nautical miles.
Lajes Field – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Lajes to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lajes to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2988.263 miles
- 4809.144 kilometers
- 2596.730 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- 2981.586 miles
- 4798.398 kilometers
- 2590.927 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 Lajes to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Lajes Field to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 6 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lajes and Columbia?
The time difference between Lajes and Columbia is 4 hours. Columbia is 4 hours behind Lajes.
Flight carbon footprint between Lajes Field (TER) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Lajes to Columbia generates about 333 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 333 kilograms equals 734 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lajes to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lajes Field (TER) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | Lajes Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Lajes |
| Country: | Portugal  |
| IATA Code: | TER |
| ICAO Code: | LPLA |
| Coordinates: | 38°45′42″N, 27°5′26″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 |