Houston to Columbia flight distance & time (IAH-CAE)
How far is Houston from Columbia by plane? The great circle distance from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is 1,413 km / 763 nm, about 1h 57m flight time, with an initial heading of 68° (ENE).
| From | George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH), Houston, US |
|---|---|
| To | Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), Columbia, US |
| Distance | 1,413 km · 763 nm · 878 mi |
| Initial heading | 68° (ENE) |
Airlines on this route
- Continental Airlines (CO)
- Continental Express (CO)
- United Airlines (UA)
Aircraft with enough range to fly IAH to CAE nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Beech / Beechcraft 19 Musketeer Sport | 767 nm / 1,420 km |
| Cirrus Design SR20 | 768 nm / 1,422 km |
| Xian MA60 | 772 nm / 1,430 km |
| CASA C-212 Aviocar | 774 nm / 1,433 km |
| BAe, British Aerospace Jetstream 41 | 774 nm / 1,433 km |
| Vickers Vimy | 782 nm / 1,448 km |
| Douglas AD (A-1) Skyraider | 782 nm / 1,448 km |
| Piaggio P.136 | 783 nm / 1,450 km |
| Robin DR.400 | 783 nm / 1,450 km |
| BAC, British Aircraft Corporation 167 Strikemaster | 783 nm / 1,450 km |
| Dassault Mirage 2000 | 783 nm / 1,450 km |
| Aichi D3A | 794 nm / 1,470 km |
| de Havilland D.H.114 Heron | 795 nm / 1,472 km |
| Saab Saab-90 Scandia | 799 nm / 1,480 km |
| Grumman G-44 Widgeon | 800 nm / 1,482 km |
| Cessna 318D/E A-37 Dragonfly | 800 nm / 1,482 km |
| de Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover | 805 nm / 1,491 km |
| Supermarine Southampton | 808 nm / 1,496 km |
| Fairey Albacore | 810 nm / 1,500 km |
| Cessna 318 T-37 Tweet | 810 nm / 1,500 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Houston from Columbia?
- The great circle distance between Houston and Columbia is 1,413 km (763 nm / 878 mi).
- How long is the flight from Houston to Columbia?
- A direct flight from IAH to CAE takes about 1h 57m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from Houston to Columbia?
- Yes - 3 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.