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How far is Columbia, SC, from Alamosa, CO?

The distance between Alamosa (San Luis Valley Regional Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1408 miles / 2267 kilometers / 1224 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alamosa (ALS) to Columbia (CAE) is 1652 miles / 2658 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 58 minutes.

San Luis Valley Regional Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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1408
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Distance from Alamosa to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1408.441 miles
  • 2266.667 kilometers
  • 1223.902 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
  • 1405.448 miles
  • 2261.849 kilometers
  • 1221.301 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 Alamosa to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Valley Regional Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Alamosa to Columbia generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Alamosa to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin San Luis Valley Regional Airport
City: Alamosa, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALS
ICAO Code: KALS
Coordinates: 37°26′5″N, 105°52′1″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