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How far is Columbia, SC, from Mesa, AZ?

The distance between Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1755 miles / 2824 kilometers / 1525 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mesa (AZA) to Columbia (CAE) is 2004 miles / 3225 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 4 minutes.

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Mesa to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1754.606 miles
  • 2823.764 kilometers
  • 1524.711 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
  • 1750.851 miles
  • 2817.721 kilometers
  • 1521.448 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 Mesa to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Mesa to Columbia generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 433 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mesa to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
City: Mesa, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AZA
ICAO Code: KIWA
Coordinates: 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″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