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How far is Memphis, TN, from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 511 miles / 822 kilometers / 444 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Memphis (MEM) is 582 miles / 936 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 41 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Memphis International Airport

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511
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822
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444
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Distance from Columbia to Memphis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 511.021 miles
  • 822.409 kilometers
  • 444.065 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
  • 509.954 miles
  • 820.691 kilometers
  • 443.138 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 Memphis?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Memphis International Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)

On average, flying from Columbia to Memphis generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 221 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 Memphis

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

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 Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W