How far is Sumter from Columbia?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sumter and Columbia is 40.12 miles (64.56 km).
Flight distance from Sumter, SC to Columbia, SC is 40.12 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sumter, South Carolina to Columbia, South Carolina is: 44.06 miles (70.91 km) by car.
Driving from Sumter to Columbia will take approximately 01 hours 00 minutes.
#1 Sumter
City in and county seat of Sumter County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 39439 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°55'14"N 80°20'29"W |
| Latitude | 33.9204400 |
| Longitude | -80.3414700 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
Capital of South Carolina, United States
| Population | 132130 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°0'3"N 81°2'5"W |
| Latitude | 34.0007100 |
| Longitude | -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Columbia: Gervais Street (-81.034853,34.000804)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sumter and Columbia
The distance between Sumter and Columbia is 71 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 47 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 Sumter and Columbia. The current time is 05:14:16.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 28 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 06 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 52 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 44 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 37 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 32 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.89 liters (1.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sumter and Columbia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sumter to Columbia is $6.38 (diesel $7.54).
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 per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.102 (Diesel $4.849) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 30, 2023.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sumter and Columbia (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
Driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to Sumter 190.18 miles (306 km)
Driving distance from Hanahan, SC to Sumter 96.32 miles (155 km)
