How far is Columbus, OH, from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 2101 miles / 3382 kilometers / 1826 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Columbus (LCK) is 2479 miles / 3990 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 17 minutes.
San Jose International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2101.496 miles
- 3382.029 kilometers
- 1826.150 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- 2096.470 miles
- 3373.942 kilometers
- 1821.783 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 Jose to Columbus?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 4 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Columbus?
The time difference between San Jose and Columbus is 3 hours. Columbus is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
On average, flying from San Jose to Columbus generates about 229 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 229 kilograms equals 505 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 Jose to Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
Airport information
| Origin | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |
| Destination | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W |