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How far is Columbia, SC, from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2381 miles / 3832 kilometers / 2069 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Columbia (CAE) is 2994 miles / 4818 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 20 minutes.

Vancouver International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2381.316 miles
  • 3832.357 kilometers
  • 2069.307 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
  • 2376.930 miles
  • 3825.298 kilometers
  • 2065.496 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 Vancouver to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Columbia generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 576 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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