How far is Columbus, OH, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 1961 miles / 3156 kilometers / 1704 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Columbus (LCK) is 2274 miles / 3660 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 28 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Rickenbacker International 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)- 1961.203 miles
- 3156.251 kilometers
- 1704.239 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- 1957.251 miles
- 3149.890 kilometers
- 1700.804 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 Rickenbacker International Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Columbus?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
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 Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
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 | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W |