How far is Union, SC from Columbia, SC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Union and Columbia is 54.75 miles (88.11 km).
Flight distance from Union, SC to Columbia, SC is 54.75 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Union to Columbia with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Union, South Carolina to Columbia, South Carolina is: 81.12 miles (130.56 km) by car.
Driving from Union to Columbia will take approximately 01 hours 25 minutes.
#1 Union
County seat of Union County, South Carolina
| Population | 7535 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°42'57"N 80°37'16"W |
| Latitude | 34.7157100 |
| Longitude | -80.6211800 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
Ending point in Columbia: Gervais Street (-81.034853,34.000804)
Estimated Travel Time Between Union and Columbia
The distance between Union and Columbia is 131 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 27 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 Union and Columbia. The current time is 10:32:54.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 42 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 01 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 37 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 21 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 09 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 04 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 00 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.84 liters (2.86 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Union and Columbia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Union to Columbia is $8.89 (diesel $11.95).
South Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.1 | $3.53 | $3.88 | $4.18 |
| Total | $8.89 | $10.1 | $11.12 | $11.95 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Union and Columbia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
