Distance from Manhattan to Columbia by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Manhattan (NY) to Columbia (SC) is 598 miles or 962 kilometers or 519 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Manhattan to Columbia is 705 miles (1136 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 107 miles or 174 km.

Flight distance from Manhattan, NY to Columbia, SC in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Manhattan and Columbia is 598 miles or 962 km.
The nearest airport to Manhattan, is La Guardia Airport (LGA) and the nearest airport to Columbia, is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

What is the average flight time from Manhattan to Columbia?

Flight time from Manhattan, NY to Columbia, SC is 1 hours 22 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Manhattan to Columbia Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Manhattan, NY and Columbia, SC
This map shows the distance from Manhattan, NY, Usa to Columbia, SC, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Manhattan, New York to Columbia, South Carolina is displayed below.

Driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Columbia, SC

The driving distance from Manhattan, New York to Columbia, South Carolina is 705 miles or 1136 km.
The total driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Columbia, SC is 705 miles or 1136 kilometers. Your trip begins in Manhattan, New York. It ends in Columbia, South Carolina.
The driving distance from Manhattan, New York to Columbia, South Carolina is approximately 705 miles (1136 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 13 to 14 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Manhattan, NY to Columbia, SC

How long is the drive from Manhattan, NY to Columbia, SC?
The total driving time is 13 hours, 50 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Manhattan to Columbia take?
Manhattan and Columbia are 13 hours 50 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Manhattan and Columbia

Time difference between Manhattan (NY) and Columbia (SC) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in ManhattanCurrent local time in Columbia
2025-12-19, 13:54:03 EST2025-12-19, 13:54:03 EST
How Far is it Between Manhattan New York, USA and Columbia South Carolina, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Manhattan, NY and Columbia, SC in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 705 mi 1136 km 612.22 nmi
Straight line distance 598 mi 962 km 519 nmi
Difference 107 mi 174 km 93 nmi

Manhattan Details

Manhattan is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 43' 42'' Longitude: W 73° 59' 39''
Latitude40.72833
Longitude-73.99417
StateNew York
Nearest airports to Manhattan

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Columbia Details

Columbia is located in South Carolina, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 34° 2' 25.9'' Longitude: W 80° 54' 22''
Latitude34.04052
Longitude-80.9061
StateSouth Carolina
Nearest airports to Columbia

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Manhattan, NY and Columbia, SC
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 23 hours 40 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 17 hours 45 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 15 hours 46 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 14 hours 12 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 12 hours 54 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 11 hours 50 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 10 hours 55 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 10 hours 8 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 9 hours 28 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 8 hours 52 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 8 hours 21 minutes