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How far is Columbia, SC, from Points North Landing?

The distance between Points North Landing (Points North Landing Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1989 miles / 3201 kilometers / 1728 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Points North Landing (YNL) to Columbia (CAE) is 2596 miles / 4178 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 13 minutes.

Points North Landing Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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1989
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3201
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1728
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Distance from Points North Landing to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1988.828 miles
  • 3200.708 kilometers
  • 1728.244 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
  • 1987.778 miles
  • 3199.018 kilometers
  • 1727.332 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 Points North Landing to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Points North Landing Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Points North Landing Airport (YNL) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Points North Landing to Columbia generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 478 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Points North Landing to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Points North Landing Airport (YNL) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Points North Landing Airport
City: Points North Landing
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YNL
ICAO Code: CYNL
Coordinates: 58°16′36″N, 104°4′55″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