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How far is Columbia, SC, from Monroe, LA?

The distance between Monroe (Monroe Regional Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 640 miles / 1029 kilometers / 556 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Monroe (MLU) to Columbia (CAE) is 703 miles / 1132 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 53 minutes.

Monroe Regional Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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640
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1029
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556
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Distance from Monroe to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 639.686 miles
  • 1029.475 kilometers
  • 555.872 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
  • 638.400 miles
  • 1027.405 kilometers
  • 554.755 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 Monroe to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Monroe Regional Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Monroe to Columbia generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 259 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Monroe to Columbia

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

Airport information

Origin Monroe Regional Airport
City: Monroe, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLU
ICAO Code: KMLU
Coordinates: 32°30′39″N, 92°2′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