How far is Columbus, GA, from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 2136 miles / 3438 kilometers / 1856 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Columbus (CSG) is 2464 miles / 3966 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 4 minutes.
San Francisco International Airport – Columbus Metropolitan Airport
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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)- 2136.368 miles
- 3438.151 kilometers
- 1856.453 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- 2131.886 miles
- 3430.937 kilometers
- 1852.558 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Columbus?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Columbus generates about 233 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 233 kilograms equals 514 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).
Airport information
| Origin | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W |
| Destination | Columbus Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CSG |
| ICAO Code: | KCSG |
| Coordinates: | 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W |