How far is Columbia, SC, from Memphis, TN?
The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 511 miles / 822 kilometers / 444 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Columbia (CAE) is 581 miles / 935 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 39 minutes.
Memphis International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Memphis to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Memphis to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 511.021 miles
- 822.409 kilometers
- 444.065 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- 509.954 miles
- 820.691 kilometers
- 443.138 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 Memphis to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Memphis and Columbia?
The time difference between Memphis and Columbia is 1 hour. Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Memphis.
Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Memphis to Columbia generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 221 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Memphis to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MEM |
| ICAO Code: | KMEM |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″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 |