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How far is Columbia, SC, from Albuquerque, NM?

The distance between Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1453 miles / 2338 kilometers / 1262 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Columbia (CAE) is 1594 miles / 2566 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 20 minutes.

Albuquerque International Sunport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Albuquerque to Columbia

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Albuquerque to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1452.819 miles
  • 2338.086 kilometers
  • 1262.465 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1449.655 miles
  • 2332.994 kilometers
  • 1259.716 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Albuquerque to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Albuquerque International Sunport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Albuquerque to Columbia generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 389 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Albuquerque to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Albuquerque International Sunport
City: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABQ
ICAO Code: KABQ
Coordinates: 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″W
Destination Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W