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How far is Colima from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Colima (Colima Airport) is 1711 miles / 2753 kilometers / 1487 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Colima (CLQ) is 2046 miles / 3292 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 17 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Colima Airport

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1711
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2753
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1487
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Distance from Columbia to Colima

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1710.843 miles
  • 2753.334 kilometers
  • 1486.682 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
  • 1710.968 miles
  • 2753.536 kilometers
  • 1486.790 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 Colima?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Colima Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Colima Airport (CLQ)

On average, flying from Columbia to Colima generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 426 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 Colima

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Colima Airport (CLQ).

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 Colima Airport
City: Colima
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: CLQ
ICAO Code: MMIA
Coordinates: 19°16′37″N, 103°34′37″W