Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Columbia, SC, from Goose Bay?

The distance between Goose Bay (CFB Goose Bay) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1680 miles / 2704 kilometers / 1460 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Goose Bay (YYR) to Columbia (CAE) is 2181 miles / 3510 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 7 minutes.

CFB Goose Bay – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

Distance arrow
1680
Miles
Distance arrow
2704
Kilometers
Distance arrow
1460
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Goose Bay to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1680.151 miles
  • 2703.941 kilometers
  • 1460.011 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
  • 1679.364 miles
  • 2702.674 kilometers
  • 1459.327 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 Goose Bay to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from CFB Goose Bay to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Goose Bay to Columbia generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 422 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Goose Bay to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin CFB Goose Bay
City: Goose Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYR
ICAO Code: CYYR
Coordinates: 53°19′9″N, 60°25′32″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