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

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 1873 miles / 3015 kilometers / 1628 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Columbus (CSG) is 2100 miles / 3379 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 58 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Columbus Metropolitan Airport

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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)
  • 1873.360 miles
  • 3014.880 kilometers
  • 1627.905 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
  • 1869.446 miles
  • 3008.582 kilometers
  • 1624.504 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)

On average, flying from San Diego to Columbus generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 454 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).

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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbus, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CSG
ICAO Code: KCSG
Coordinates: 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W