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

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

The driving distance from Palm Springs (PSP) to Columbia (CAE) is 2298 miles / 3698 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 29 minutes.

Palm Springs International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Palm Springs to Columbia

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Palm Springs to Columbia. 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 Palm Springs to Columbia?

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

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

On average, flying from Palm Springs to Columbia 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 Palm Springs to Columbia

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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