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How far is Columbia, SC, from Ixtapa?

The distance between Ixtapa (Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1688 miles / 2717 kilometers / 1467 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ixtapa (ZIH) to Columbia (CAE) is 2176 miles / 3502 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 36 minutes.

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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1688
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1467
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Distance from Ixtapa to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1688.383 miles
  • 2717.189 kilometers
  • 1467.165 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
  • 1689.486 miles
  • 2718.963 kilometers
  • 1468.123 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 Ixtapa to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Ixtapa to Columbia generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ixtapa to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
City: Ixtapa
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ZIH
ICAO Code: MMZH
Coordinates: 17°36′5″N, 101°27′39″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