How far is Columbia, SC, from Pensacola, FL?
The distance between Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 428 miles / 689 kilometers / 372 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pensacola (PNS) to Columbia (CAE) is 523 miles / 841 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 53 minutes.
Pensacola International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Pensacola to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pensacola to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 428.054 miles
- 688.887 kilometers
- 371.969 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- 427.812 miles
- 688.496 kilometers
- 371.758 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 Pensacola to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Pensacola International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pensacola and Columbia?
The time difference between Pensacola and Columbia is 1 hour. Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Pensacola.
Flight carbon footprint between Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Pensacola to Columbia generates about 88 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 88 kilograms equals 194 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Pensacola to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
Origin | Pensacola International Airport |
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City: | Pensacola, FL |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | PNS |
ICAO Code: | KPNS |
Coordinates: | 30°28′24″N, 87°11′11″W |
Destination | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
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City: | Columbia, SC |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | CAE |
ICAO Code: | KCAE |
Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |