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How far is Columbia, SC, from Liberia?

The distance between Liberia (Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1631 miles / 2624 kilometers / 1417 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Liberia (LIR) to Columbia (CAE) is 3232 miles / 5202 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 57 minutes.

Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Liberia to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1630.776 miles
  • 2624.480 kilometers
  • 1417.106 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
  • 1637.133 miles
  • 2634.711 kilometers
  • 1422.630 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 Liberia to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Liberia to Columbia generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Liberia to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
City: Liberia
Country: Costa Rica Flag of Costa Rica
IATA Code: LIR
ICAO Code: MRLB
Coordinates: 10°35′35″N, 85°32′39″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