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How far is Columbia, SC, from Fort Nelson?

The distance between Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2555 miles / 4112 kilometers / 2220 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Columbia (CAE) is 3095 miles / 4981 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 48 minutes.

Fort Nelson Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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2555
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4112
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2220
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Distance from Fort Nelson to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2555.001 miles
  • 4111.875 kilometers
  • 2220.235 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
  • 2551.460 miles
  • 4106.176 kilometers
  • 2217.158 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 Nelson to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Fort Nelson Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 5 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Fort Nelson to Columbia generates about 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 282 kilograms equals 621 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 Nelson to Columbia

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

Airport information

Origin Fort Nelson Airport
City: Fort Nelson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYE
ICAO Code: CYYE
Coordinates: 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″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