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How far is Columbia, SC, from Acapulco?

The distance between Acapulco (Acapulco International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1655 miles / 2663 kilometers / 1438 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Acapulco (ACA) to Columbia (CAE) is 2164 miles / 3483 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 8 minutes.

Acapulco International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Acapulco to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1654.732 miles
  • 2663.033 kilometers
  • 1437.923 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
  • 1656.474 miles
  • 2665.836 kilometers
  • 1439.436 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 Acapulco to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Acapulco International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Acapulco International Airport (ACA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Acapulco to Columbia generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Acapulco to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Acapulco International Airport (ACA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Acapulco International Airport
City: Acapulco
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ACA
ICAO Code: MMAA
Coordinates: 16°45′25″N, 99°45′14″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