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How far is Palm Springs, CA, from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) is 2024 miles / 3257 kilometers / 1759 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Palm Springs (PSP) is 2299 miles / 3700 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 32 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Palm Springs International Airport

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2024
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3257
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Distance from Columbia to Palm Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2023.888 miles
  • 3257.131 kilometers
  • 1758.710 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
  • 2019.523 miles
  • 3250.107 kilometers
  • 1754.917 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 Palm Springs?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Palm Springs International Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)

On average, flying from Columbia to Palm Springs generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 486 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 Palm Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).

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 Palm Springs International Airport
City: Palm Springs, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSP
ICAO Code: KPSP
Coordinates: 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″W