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How far is Columbia, SC, from Fort Chipewyan?

The distance between Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2199 miles / 3539 kilometers / 1911 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Chipewyan (YPY) to Columbia (CAE) is 2820 miles / 4539 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 55 minutes.

Fort Chipewyan Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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1911
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Distance from Fort Chipewyan to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2198.738 miles
  • 3538.527 kilometers
  • 1910.651 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
  • 2196.772 miles
  • 3535.362 kilometers
  • 1908.943 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 Chipewyan to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Fort Chipewyan Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Fort Chipewyan to Columbia generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 530 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 Chipewyan to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Fort Chipewyan Airport
City: Fort Chipewyan
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPY
ICAO Code: CYPY
Coordinates: 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″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