How far is Pensacola, FL, from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) is 428 miles / 689 kilometers / 372 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Pensacola (PNS) is 525 miles / 845 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 53 minutes.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Pensacola International Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Pensacola
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Pensacola. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 428.054 miles
- 688.887 kilometers
- 371.969 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- 427.812 miles
- 688.496 kilometers
- 371.758 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 Pensacola?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Pensacola International Airport is 1 hour and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Pensacola?
The time difference between Columbia and Pensacola is 1 hour. Pensacola is 1 hour behind Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS)
On average, flying from Columbia to Pensacola generates about 88 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 88 kilograms equals 194 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 Pensacola
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |
| Destination | Pensacola International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pensacola, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PNS |
| ICAO Code: | KPNS |
| Coordinates: | 30°28′24″N, 87°11′11″W |