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How far is Columbia, SC, from Mexico City?

The distance between Mexico City (Felipe Ángeles International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1471 miles / 2367 kilometers / 1278 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mexico City (NLU) to Columbia (CAE) is 1914 miles / 3081 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 23 minutes.

Felipe Ángeles International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Mexico City to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1470.796 miles
  • 2367.017 kilometers
  • 1278.087 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
  • 1471.609 miles
  • 2368.326 kilometers
  • 1278.794 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 Mexico City to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Mexico City to Columbia generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mexico City to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Felipe Ángeles International Airport
City: Mexico City
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: NLU
ICAO Code: MMSM
Coordinates: 19°44′44″N, 99°0′52″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