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

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 2120 miles / 3412 kilometers / 1842 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Columbus (CMH) is 2458 miles / 3955 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 53 minutes.

San Francisco International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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2120
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3412
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1842
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Distance from San Francisco to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2119.876 miles
  • 3411.609 kilometers
  • 1842.122 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
  • 2114.775 miles
  • 3403.401 kilometers
  • 1837.689 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 Francisco to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Columbus generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 510 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 Francisco to Columbus

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

Airport information

Origin San Francisco International Airport
City: San Francisco, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SFO
ICAO Code: KSFO
Coordinates: 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″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