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How far is Acapulco from Columbia, SC?

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

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Acapulco (ACA) is 2164 miles / 3483 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 55 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Acapulco International Airport

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Distance from Columbia to Acapulco

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

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

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

On average, flying from Columbia to Acapulco 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 Columbia to Acapulco

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

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 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