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

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

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Albuquerque (ABQ) is 1599 miles / 2574 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 23 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Albuquerque International Sunport

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Distance from Columbia to Albuquerque

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Albuquerque. 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 Columbia to Albuquerque?

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

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

On average, flying from Columbia to Albuquerque 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 Columbia to Albuquerque

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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