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

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Flagstaff (Flagstaff Pulliam Airport) is 1738 miles / 2797 kilometers / 1510 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Flagstaff (FLG) is 1921 miles / 3091 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 48 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Flagstaff Pulliam Airport

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1738
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2797
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1510
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Distance from Columbia to Flagstaff

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1737.801 miles
  • 2796.719 kilometers
  • 1510.107 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
  • 1734.008 miles
  • 2790.616 kilometers
  • 1506.812 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 Flagstaff?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG)

On average, flying from Columbia to Flagstaff generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 431 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 Flagstaff

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG).

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 Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
City: Flagstaff, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FLG
ICAO Code: KFLG
Coordinates: 35°8′18″N, 111°40′15″W