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How far is Columbia, SC, from Tapachula?

The distance between Tapachula (Tapachula International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1494 miles / 2404 kilometers / 1298 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tapachula (TAP) to Columbia (CAE) is 2431 miles / 3913 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 20 minutes.

Tapachula International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Tapachula to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1493.846 miles
  • 2404.112 kilometers
  • 1298.117 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
  • 1497.744 miles
  • 2410.385 kilometers
  • 1301.504 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 Tapachula to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Tapachula International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tapachula International Airport (TAP) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Tapachula to Columbia generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tapachula to Columbia

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

Airport information

Origin Tapachula International Airport
City: Tapachula
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: TAP
ICAO Code: MMTP
Coordinates: 14°47′39″N, 92°22′12″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