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How far is Tucson, AZ, from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 1730 miles / 2784 kilometers / 1503 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Tucson (TUS) is 1937 miles / 3117 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 4 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Tucson International Airport

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1730
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2784
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1503
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Distance from Columbia to Tucson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1729.661 miles
  • 2783.619 kilometers
  • 1503.034 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
  • 1726.053 miles
  • 2777.812 kilometers
  • 1499.899 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 Tucson?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Tucson International Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)

On average, flying from Columbia to Tucson generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 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 Tucson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).

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 Tucson International Airport
City: Tucson, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUS
ICAO Code: KTUS
Coordinates: 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W