How far is San Diego, CA, from Columbia, MO?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1459 miles / 2348 kilometers / 1268 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to San Diego (SAN) is 1734 miles / 2791 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 14 minutes.
Columbia Regional 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)- 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 Columbia to San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and San Diego?
The time difference between Columbia and San Diego is 2 hours. San Diego is 2 hours behind Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Columbia to San Diego 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 Columbia to San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′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 |