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

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

The driving distance from Flagstaff (FLG) to Columbia (CAE) is 1919 miles / 3089 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 44 minutes.

Flagstaff Pulliam Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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1738
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1510
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Distance from Flagstaff to Columbia

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Flagstaff to Columbia. 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 Flagstaff to Columbia?

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

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

On average, flying from Flagstaff to Columbia 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 Flagstaff to Columbia

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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