How far is Columbia, SC, from Meridian, MS?

The distance between Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 456 miles / 734 kilometers / 396 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Meridian (MEI) to Columbia (CAE) is 501 miles / 806 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 12 minutes.

Distance from Meridian to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 456.034 miles
• 733.915 kilometers
• 396.283 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

• 455.195 miles
• 732.566 kilometers
• 395.554 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 Meridian to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Meridian Regional Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Meridian and Columbia?

The time difference between Meridian and Columbia is 1 hour. Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Meridian.

Flight carbon footprint between Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Meridian to Columbia generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 203 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Meridian to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin	Meridian Regional Airport
City:	Meridian, MS
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MEI
ICAO Code:	KMEI
Coordinates:	32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″W

Destination	Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City:	Columbia, SC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	CAE
ICAO Code:	KCAE
Coordinates:	33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W