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How far is Columbia, SC, from Kamloops?

The distance between Kamloops (Kamloops Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2285 miles / 3677 kilometers / 1986 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kamloops (YKA) to Columbia (CAE) is 2797 miles / 4501 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 37 minutes.

Kamloops Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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2285
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3677
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1986
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Distance from Kamloops to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2284.966 miles
  • 3677.296 kilometers
  • 1985.581 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
  • 2281.134 miles
  • 3671.129 kilometers
  • 1982.251 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 Kamloops to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Kamloops Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kamloops Airport (YKA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Kamloops to Columbia generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 552 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kamloops to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kamloops Airport (YKA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Kamloops Airport
City: Kamloops
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKA
ICAO Code: CYKA
Coordinates: 50°42′7″N, 120°26′38″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