How far is San Diego, CA, from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 2077 miles / 3343 kilometers / 1805 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to San Diego (SAN) is 2351 miles / 3784 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 18 minutes.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Columbia to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2077.489 miles
- 3343.394 kilometers
- 1805.288 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- 2073.085 miles
- 3336.307 kilometers
- 1801.462 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 Columbia to San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to San Diego International Airport is 4 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and San Diego?
The time difference between Columbia and San Diego is 3 hours. San Diego is 3 hours behind Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Columbia to San Diego generates about 226 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 226 kilograms equals 499 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |
| Destination | 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 |