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How far is Columbia, SC, from Dryden?

The distance between Dryden (Dryden Regional Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1247 miles / 2006 kilometers / 1083 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dryden (YHD) to Columbia (CAE) is 1540 miles / 2479 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 46 minutes.

Dryden Regional Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Dryden to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1246.639 miles
  • 2006.271 kilometers
  • 1083.299 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
  • 1246.981 miles
  • 2006.821 kilometers
  • 1083.597 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 Dryden to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Dryden Regional Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dryden Regional Airport (YHD) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Dryden to Columbia generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dryden to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dryden Regional Airport (YHD) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Dryden Regional Airport
City: Dryden
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHD
ICAO Code: CYHD
Coordinates: 49°49′54″N, 92°44′39″W
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