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How far is Columbia, SC, from Poza Rica?

The distance between Poza Rica (El Tajín National Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1358 miles / 2186 kilometers / 1180 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Poza Rica (PAZ) to Columbia (CAE) is 1778 miles / 2862 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 42 minutes.

El Tajín National Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Poza Rica to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1358.072 miles
  • 2185.605 kilometers
  • 1180.132 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
  • 1358.887 miles
  • 2186.916 kilometers
  • 1180.840 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 Poza Rica to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from El Tajín National Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Tajín National Airport (PAZ) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Poza Rica to Columbia generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Poza Rica to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Tajín National Airport (PAZ) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin El Tajín National Airport
City: Poza Rica
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: PAZ
ICAO Code: MMPA
Coordinates: 20°36′9″N, 97°27′38″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