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How far is Macon, GA, from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Macon (Middle Georgia Regional Airport) is 170 miles / 273 kilometers / 147 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Macon (MCN) is 203 miles / 326 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 14 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Middle Georgia Regional Airport

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Distance from Columbia to Macon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 169.692 miles
  • 273.093 kilometers
  • 147.458 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
  • 169.536 miles
  • 272.841 kilometers
  • 147.322 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 Columbia to Macon?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Middle Georgia Regional Airport is 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbia and Macon?

There is no time difference between Columbia and Macon.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN)

On average, flying from Columbia to Macon generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 110 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Macon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Middle Georgia Regional Airport
City: Macon, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCN
ICAO Code: KMCN
Coordinates: 32°41′34″N, 83°38′57″W