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How far is Columbia, SC, from Quito?

The distance between Quito (Mariscal Sucre International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2350 miles / 3782 kilometers / 2042 nautical miles.

Mariscal Sucre International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Quito to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2350.140 miles
  • 3782.184 kilometers
  • 2042.216 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
  • 2360.675 miles
  • 3799.138 kilometers
  • 2051.370 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 Quito to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Quito to Columbia generates about 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 258 kilograms equals 568 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Quito to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Mariscal Sucre International Airport
City: Quito
Country: Ecuador Flag of Ecuador
IATA Code: UIO
ICAO Code: SEQM
Coordinates: 0°7′45″S, 78°21′27″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