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How far is Columbia, SC, from Sandspit?

The distance between Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2795 miles / 4498 kilometers / 2429 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sandspit (YZP) to Columbia (CAE) is 3476 miles / 5594 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 5 minutes.

Sandspit Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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2795
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2429
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Distance from Sandspit to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2795.154 miles
  • 4498.364 kilometers
  • 2428.922 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
  • 2789.895 miles
  • 4489.901 kilometers
  • 2424.353 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 Sandspit to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Sandspit Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 5 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Sandspit to Columbia generates about 310 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 310 kilograms equals 683 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sandspit to Columbia

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

Airport information

Origin Sandspit Airport
City: Sandspit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZP
ICAO Code: CYZP
Coordinates: 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″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