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How far is Ixtapa from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Ixtapa (Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport) is 1688 miles / 2717 kilometers / 1467 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Ixtapa (ZIH) is 2179 miles / 3506 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 36 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

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1688
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1467
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Distance from Columbia to Ixtapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1688.383 miles
  • 2717.189 kilometers
  • 1467.165 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
  • 1689.486 miles
  • 2718.963 kilometers
  • 1468.123 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 Ixtapa?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)

On average, flying from Columbia to Ixtapa generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 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 Ixtapa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH).

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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
City: Ixtapa
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ZIH
ICAO Code: MMZH
Coordinates: 17°36′5″N, 101°27′39″W