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How far is Columbia, SC, from Ponce?

The distance between Ponce (Mercedita International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1419 miles / 2283 kilometers / 1233 nautical miles.

Mercedita International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Ponce to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1418.886 miles
  • 2283.475 kilometers
  • 1232.978 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
  • 1420.967 miles
  • 2286.824 kilometers
  • 1234.786 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 Ponce to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Mercedita International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mercedita International Airport (PSE) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Ponce to Columbia generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponce to Columbia

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

Airport information

Origin Mercedita International Airport
City: Ponce
Country: Puerto Rico Flag of Puerto Rico
IATA Code: PSE
ICAO Code: TJPS
Coordinates: 18°0′29″N, 66°33′46″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