How far is Columbia, MO, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 1459 miles / 2348 kilometers / 1268 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Columbia (COU) is 1734 miles / 2791 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 19 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Columbia Regional 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)- 1458.989 miles
- 2348.014 kilometers
- 1267.826 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- 1456.226 miles
- 2343.569 kilometers
- 1265.426 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 Regional Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Columbia?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
On average, flying from San Diego to Columbia generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 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 Regional Airport (COU).
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 Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W |