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How far is Columbia, SC, from Melbourne, FL?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Orlando International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 403 miles / 649 kilometers / 350 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MLB) to Columbia (CAE) is 462 miles / 743 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 29 minutes.

Melbourne Orlando International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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403
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350
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Distance from Melbourne to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 403.033 miles
  • 648.618 kilometers
  • 350.226 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
  • 404.204 miles
  • 650.503 kilometers
  • 351.244 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 Melbourne to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Orlando International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Columbia?

There is no time difference between Melbourne and Columbia.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Columbia generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 186 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Melbourne to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Melbourne Orlando International Airport
City: Melbourne, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLB
ICAO Code: KMLB
Coordinates: 28°6′10″N, 80°38′43″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