How far is Abilene, TX, from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Abilene (Abilene Regional Airport) is 1079 miles / 1737 kilometers / 938 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Abilene (ABI) is 1171 miles / 1885 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 13 minutes.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Abilene Regional Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Abilene
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Abilene. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1079.423 miles
- 1737.162 kilometers
- 937.993 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- 1077.184 miles
- 1733.559 kilometers
- 936.047 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 Columbia to Abilene?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Abilene Regional Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Abilene?
The time difference between Columbia and Abilene is 1 hour. Abilene is 1 hour behind Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI)
On average, flying from Columbia to Abilene generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 343 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Abilene
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |
| Destination | Abilene Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Abilene, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ABI |
| ICAO Code: | KABI |
| Coordinates: | 32°24′40″N, 99°40′54″W |