How far is Meridian, MS, from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) is 456 miles / 734 kilometers / 396 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Meridian (MEI) is 501 miles / 807 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 14 minutes.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Meridian Regional Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Meridian
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Meridian. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 456.034 miles
- 733.915 kilometers
- 396.283 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- 455.195 miles
- 732.566 kilometers
- 395.554 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 Meridian?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Meridian Regional Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Meridian?
The time difference between Columbia and Meridian is 1 hour. Meridian is 1 hour behind Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Meridian Regional Airport (MEI)
On average, flying from Columbia to Meridian generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 203 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 Meridian
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Meridian Regional Airport (MEI).
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 | Meridian Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Meridian, MS |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MEI |
| ICAO Code: | KMEI |
| Coordinates: | 32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″W |