Nonstop flight route between West Columbia (near Columbia), South Carolina, United States and Coolah, New South Wales, Australia:
Departure Airport:
(33°56'20"N by 81°7'9"W)
Arrival Airport:
(31°46'23"S by 149°36'36"E)
Distance from CAE to CLH:
9,518.84 miles (15,319.05 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), West Columbia (near Columbia), South Carolina, United States and Coolah Airport (CLH), Coolah, New South Wales, Australia would travel a Great Circle distance of 9,519 miles (or 15,319 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the large distance between Columbia Metropolitan Airport and Coolah Airport, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
Try it at home! Get a globe and tightly lay a string between Columbia Metropolitan Airport and Coolah Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | CAE / KCAE |
| Airport Name: | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
| Location: | West Columbia (near Columbia), South Carolina, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 33°56'20"N by 81°7'9"W |
| Area Served: | Columbia, South Carolina |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 236 feet (72 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from CAE |
| More Information: | CAE Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | CLH / YCAH |
| Airport Name: | Coolah Airport |
| Location: | Coolah, New South Wales, Australia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 31°46'23"S by 149°36'36"E |
| Operator/Owner: | Warrumbungle Shire Council |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1074 feet (327 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from CLH |
| More Information: | CLH Maps & Info |
Facts about Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE):
- One of the earliest units to train at Columbia AAB was the 17th Bombardment Group, which arrived on 9 February 1942.
- Since 2000 the airport has tried to recruit low-cost carriers, but has been unable to maintain those services.
- The closest airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is Jim Hamilton - L.B. Owens Airport (CUB), which is located only 7 miles (12 kilometers) ENE of CAE.
- The furthest airport from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,508 miles (18,520 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- Because of Columbia Metropolitan Airport's relatively low elevation of 236 feet, planes can take off or land at Columbia Metropolitan Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- The airport is a hub for UPS Airlines and was a hub for Air South, a former low-cost carrier.
- Passenger service was begun by Delta Air Lines which has served Columbia for over 70 years.
- Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has 2 runways.
- Columbia Metropolitan Airport handled 1,027,699 passengers last year.
Facts about Coolah Airport (CLH):
- Coolah Airport (CLH) currently has only 1 runway.
- The closest airport to Coolah Airport (CLH) is Coonabarabran Airport (COJ), which is located 37 miles (59 kilometers) NNW of CLH.
- The furthest airport from Coolah Airport (CLH) is Santa Maria Airport (SMA), which is located 11,970 miles (19,264 kilometers) away in Santa Maria, Portugal.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 7.44 miles (11.98 km) ENE | Jim Hamilton - L.B. Owens Airport (CUB) | Columbia, South Carolina, United States |     |
| 2 | 18.29 miles (29.44 km) E | McEntire Joint National Guard Base Marine Corps Auxiliary Airfield CongareeCongaree Army Airfield (MMT) | Eastover, South Carolina, United States | |
| 3 | 36.50 miles (58.74 km) SSE | Orangeburg Municipal Airport (OGB) | Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States | |
| 4 | 37.14 miles (59.76 km) E | Shaw Air Force Base (SSC) | Sumter, South Carolina, United States | |
| 5 | 38.14 miles (61.38 km) WSW | Aiken Municipal Airport (AIK) | Aiken, South Carolina, United States | |
| 6 | 39.66 miles (63.83 km) NE | Woodward Field (CDN) | Camden, South Carolina, United States | |
| 7 | 43.61 miles (70.19 km) E | Sumter Airport (SUM) | Sumter, South Carolina, United States | |
| 8 | 49.52 miles (79.69 km) SSW | Barnwell Regional Airport (BNL) | Barnwell, South Carolina, United States | |
| 9 | 62.15 miles (100.02 km) WSW | Daniel Field (DNL) | Augusta, Georgia, United States | |
| 10 | 62.50 miles (100.59 km) SW | Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field (AGS) | Augusta, Georgia, United States | |
| 11 | 63.22 miles (101.75 km) WNW | Greenwood County Airport (GRD) | Greenwood, South Carolina, United States | |
| 12 | 65.56 miles (105.51 km) ENE | Hartsville Regional Airport (HVS) | Hartsville, South Carolina, United States | |
| 13 | 75.55 miles (121.58 km) SSE | Lowcountry Regional Airport (RBW) | Walterboro, South Carolina, United States | |
| 14 | 81.67 miles (131.44 km) ENE | Florence Regional Airport (FLO) | Florence, South Carolina, United States | |
| 15 | 82.65 miles (133.01 km) NW | Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport (SPA) | Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,507.99 miles (18,520.27 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,489.32 miles (18,490.22 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,471.13 miles (18,460.96 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,463.08 miles (18,448.00 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,458.75 miles (18,441.03 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,450.26 miles (18,427.36 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,444.86 miles (18,418.67 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,439.14 miles (18,409.46 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,437.64 miles (18,407.05 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,428.77 miles (18,392.77 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,397.57 miles (18,342.56 km) WSW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,385.19 miles (18,322.65 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,377.54 miles (18,310.33 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,360.48 miles (18,282.87 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,357.61 miles (18,278.25 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 36.52 miles (58.77 km) NNW | Coonabarabran Airport (COJ) | Coonabarabran, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 2 | 54.53 miles (87.75 km) S | Mudgee Airport (DGE) | Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 3 | 67.61 miles (108.80 km) NE | Gunnedah Airport (GUH) | Gunnedah, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 4 | 67.94 miles (109.35 km) WSW | Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) | Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 5 | 87.23 miles (140.38 km) ENE | Tamworth Airport (TMW) | Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 6 | 91.03 miles (146.50 km) NW | Coonamble Airport (CNB) | Coonamble, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 7 | 113.11 miles (182.03 km) S | Bathurst Airport (BHS) | Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 8 | 123.08 miles (198.08 km) SE | Cessnock Airport (CES) | Cessnock, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 9 | 127.19 miles (204.70 km) ESE | Maitland Airport (MTL) | Maitland, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 10 | 146.55 miles (235.85 km) NE | Armidale Airport (ARM) | Armidale, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 11 | 146.90 miles (236.41 km) SW | Forbes Airport (FRB) | Forbes, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 12 | 147.87 miles (237.97 km) ESE | Newcastle Airport (NTL) | Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 13 | 148.72 miles (239.34 km) SE | Belmont Airport (BEO) | Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 14 | 157.77 miles (253.90 km) N | Moree Airport (MRZ) | Moree, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 15 | 158.89 miles (255.71 km) NE | Inverell Airport (IVR) | Inverell, New South Wales, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,970.40 miles (19,264.44 km) NW | Santa Maria Airport (SMA) | Santa Maria, Portugal | |
| 2 | 11,961.18 miles (19,249.61 km) N | Horta International Airport (HOR) | Horta, Azores, Portugal | |
| 3 | 11,955.55 miles (19,240.55 km) NNW | Pico Airport (PIX) | Pico Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 4 | 11,946.04 miles (19,225.24 km) NNW | João Paulo II Airport (PDL) | Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal | |
| 5 | 11,919.41 miles (19,182.39 km) NNW | Lajes Air Base (TER) | Lajes, Azores, Portugal | |
| 6 | 11,913.97 miles (19,173.63 km) NNW | Graciosa Airport (GRW) | Graciosa Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 7 | 11,904.21 miles (19,157.92 km) N | Flores Airport (FLW) | Flores Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 8 | 11,889.64 miles (19,134.47 km) N | Corvo Airport (CVU) | Corvo Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 9 | 11,652.17 miles (18,752.31 km) WNW | La Palma Airport (SPC) | La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 10 | 11,639.27 miles (18,731.54 km) W | Madeira Airport (FNC) | Funchal, Madeira, Portugal | |
| 11 | 11,613.66 miles (18,690.33 km) W | Porto Santo Airport (PXO) | Porto Santo, Madeira, Portugal | |
| 12 | 11,607.02 miles (18,679.65 km) WNW | La Gomera Airport (GMZ) | Alajeró / San Sebastián, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 13 | 11,570.83 miles (18,621.39 km) WNW | Tenerife-South Airport (TFS) | Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 14 | 11,567.78 miles (18,616.49 km) WNW | Tenerife North Airport (TFN) | Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 15 | 11,500.30 miles (18,507.89 km) WNW | Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) | Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain | |