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How far is Columbia, SC, from Mexicali?

The distance between Mexicali (Mexicali International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1968 miles / 3167 kilometers / 1710 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mexicali (MXL) to Columbia (CAE) is 2233 miles / 3593 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 16 minutes.

Mexicali International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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1968
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3167
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1710
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Distance from Mexicali to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1968.040 miles
  • 3167.254 kilometers
  • 1710.180 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
  • 1963.879 miles
  • 3160.556 kilometers
  • 1706.564 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 Mexicali to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Mexicali International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mexicali International Airport (MXL) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Mexicali to Columbia generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 473 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mexicali to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mexicali International Airport (MXL) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Mexicali International Airport
City: Mexicali
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: MXL
ICAO Code: MMML
Coordinates: 32°37′50″N, 115°14′31″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