How far is Columbia, SC, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2077 miles / 3343 kilometers / 1805 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Columbia (CAE) is 2351 miles / 3783 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 18 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2077.489 miles
- 3343.394 kilometers
- 1805.288 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- 2073.085 miles
- 3336.307 kilometers
- 1801.462 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 San Diego to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Columbia?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from San Diego to Columbia generates about 226 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 226 kilograms equals 499 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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 |