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How far is Columbia, SC, from Phoenix, AZ?

The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1773 miles / 2854 kilometers / 1541 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Columbia (CAE) is 2005 miles / 3227 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 56 minutes.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Phoenix to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1773.445 miles
  • 2854.083 kilometers
  • 1541.082 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
  • 1769.642 miles
  • 2847.962 kilometers
  • 1537.777 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 Phoenix to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Phoenix to Columbia generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 437 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Phoenix to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″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