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How far is Columbia, SC, from Fort Mcpherson?

The distance between Fort Mcpherson (Fort McPherson Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 3132 miles / 5040 kilometers / 2721 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Mcpherson (ZFM) to Columbia (CAE) is 4327 miles / 6964 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 91 hours 3 minutes.

Fort McPherson Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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3132
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5040
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2721
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Distance from Fort Mcpherson to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3131.616 miles
  • 5039.848 kilometers
  • 2721.300 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
  • 3126.750 miles
  • 5032.016 kilometers
  • 2717.071 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 Mcpherson to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Fort McPherson Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 6 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort McPherson Airport (ZFM) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Fort Mcpherson to Columbia generates about 350 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 350 kilograms equals 772 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 Mcpherson to Columbia

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

Airport information

Origin Fort McPherson Airport
City: Fort Mcpherson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZFM
ICAO Code: CZFM
Coordinates: 67°24′27″N, 134°51′39″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