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How far is Columbia, SC, from Comox?

The distance between Comox (CFB Comox) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2463 miles / 3964 kilometers / 2140 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Comox (YQQ) to Columbia (CAE) is 3117 miles / 5016 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 14 minutes.

CFB Comox – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Comox to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2463.014 miles
  • 3963.837 kilometers
  • 2140.301 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
  • 2458.428 miles
  • 3956.457 kilometers
  • 2136.316 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 Comox to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from CFB Comox to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between CFB Comox (YQQ) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Comox to Columbia generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 597 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Comox to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between CFB Comox (YQQ) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin CFB Comox
City: Comox
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQQ
ICAO Code: CYQQ
Coordinates: 49°42′38″N, 124°53′13″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