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How far is Columbus, OH, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 1964 miles / 3161 kilometers / 1707 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Columbus (CMH) is 2270 miles / 3653 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 21 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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1964
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3161
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1707
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Distance from San Diego to Columbus

There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1963.926 miles
  • 3160.633 kilometers
  • 1706.605 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
  • 1959.984 miles
  • 3154.288 kilometers
  • 1703.179 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from San Diego to Columbus generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 472 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W
Destination John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W