How far is Tucson, AZ, from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 1730 miles / 2784 kilometers / 1503 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Tucson (TUS) is 1937 miles / 3117 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 4 minutes.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Tucson International Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Tucson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Tucson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1729.661 miles
- 2783.619 kilometers
- 1503.034 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- 1726.053 miles
- 2777.812 kilometers
- 1499.899 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 Tucson?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Tucson International Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Tucson?
The time difference between Columbia and Tucson is 2 hours. Tucson is 2 hours behind Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)
On average, flying from Columbia to Tucson generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 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 Tucson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).
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 | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |