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How far is Columbia, SC, from Fort McMurray?

The distance between Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2115 miles / 3403 kilometers / 1838 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort McMurray (YMM) to Columbia (CAE) is 2645 miles / 4257 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 0 minutes.

Fort McMurray International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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2115
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1838
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Distance from Fort McMurray to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2114.801 miles
  • 3403.442 kilometers
  • 1837.712 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
  • 2112.779 miles
  • 3400.188 kilometers
  • 1835.954 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 Fort McMurray to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Fort McMurray International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Fort McMurray to Columbia generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 508 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort McMurray to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Fort McMurray International Airport
City: Fort McMurray
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMM
ICAO Code: CYMM
Coordinates: 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″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