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How far is Columbia, SC, from Mexico City?

The distance between Mexico City (Mexico City International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1489 miles / 2396 kilometers / 1294 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mexico City (MEX) to Columbia (CAE) is 1924 miles / 3097 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 29 minutes.

Mexico City International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Mexico City to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1488.615 miles
  • 2395.694 kilometers
  • 1293.571 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
  • 1489.525 miles
  • 2397.157 kilometers
  • 1294.361 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 Mexico City to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Mexico City International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Mexico City to Columbia generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mexico City to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Mexico City International Airport
City: Mexico City
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: MEX
ICAO Code: MMMX
Coordinates: 19°26′10″N, 99°4′19″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