How far is Columbia, SC, from Tucson, AZ?
The distance between Tucson (Tucson International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1730 miles / 2784 kilometers / 1503 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tucson (TUS) to Columbia (CAE) is 1936 miles / 3116 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 0 minutes.
Tucson International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Tucson to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tucson to Columbia. 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 Tucson to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Tucson International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tucson and Columbia?
The time difference between Tucson and Columbia is 3 hours. Columbia is 3 hours ahead of Tucson.
Flight carbon footprint between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Tucson to Columbia 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 Tucson to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |
| Destination | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |