How far is Columbia, SC from Hilton Head Island, SC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Columbia and Hilton Head Island is 126.02 miles (202.81 km).

Flight distance from Columbia, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is 126.02 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Columbia to Hilton Head Island with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is: 166.48 miles (267.93 km) by car.

Driving from Columbia to Hilton Head Island will take approximately 02 hours 42 minutes.

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#1 Columbia

The most populous city in South Carolina. It is located on the Congaree River in central South Carolina. Columbia is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the University of South Carolina and the South Carolina State Museum.

Population 132130
GPS Coordinates 34°0'3"N 81°2'5"W
Latitude 34.0007100
Longitude -81.0348100
Altitude 89
Country United States
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#2 Hilton Head Island

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

Population 39619
GPS Coordinates 32°11'38"N 80°44'17"W
Latitude 32.1938200
Longitude -80.7381600
Altitude 3
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Columbia and Hilton Head Island

The distance between Columbia and Hilton Head Island is 268 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 58 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Columbia and Hilton Head Island. The current time is 18:59:49.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 32 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 09 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 19 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 46 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 22 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 13 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 04 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.24 liters (5.87 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbia and Hilton Head Island.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbia to Hilton Head Island is $18.24 (diesel $24.53).

South Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.1 $3.53 $3.88 $4.18
Total $18.24 $20.73 $22.82 $24.53

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in South Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.104 (Diesel $4.176) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbia and Hilton Head Island (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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