How far is San Diego, CA, from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1961 miles / 3156 kilometers / 1704 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to San Diego (SAN) is 2277 miles / 3664 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 23 minutes.
Rickenbacker International Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Columbus to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to San Diego. 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 Columbus to San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and San Diego?
The time difference between Columbus and San Diego is 3 hours. San Diego is 3 hours behind Columbus.
Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Columbus to San Diego 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 Columbus to San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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 |