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How far is Columbia, SC, from Quaqtaq?

The distance between Quaqtaq (Quaqtaq Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1942 miles / 3125 kilometers / 1688 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Quaqtaq (YQC) to Columbia (CAE) is 2166 miles / 3486 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 20 minutes.

Quaqtaq Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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1942
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3125
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1688
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Distance from Quaqtaq to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1941.983 miles
  • 3125.319 kilometers
  • 1687.537 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
  • 1941.858 miles
  • 3125.118 kilometers
  • 1687.429 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 Quaqtaq to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Quaqtaq Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

What is the time difference between Quaqtaq and Columbia?

There is no time difference between Quaqtaq and Columbia.

Flight carbon footprint between Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Quaqtaq to Columbia generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 468 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Quaqtaq to Columbia

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

Airport information

Origin Quaqtaq Airport
City: Quaqtaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQC
ICAO Code: CYHA
Coordinates: 61°2′47″N, 69°37′4″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