Distance from San Diego to Columbus (United States)

The distance between San Diego, California and Columbus, Ohio is 3,150 kilometers (1,957 miles).

San Diego, California, United States

Columbus, Ohio, United States

San Diego is located in the southwestern corner of the United States, while Columbus is situated in the Midwest, highlighting the vast geographical span between the Pacific coast and the central region. The straight-line distance between them is 3,150 kilometers, heading northeast.

San Diego is at only 20 meters above sea level, while Columbus is at 242 meters.

Driving route

The car route from San Diego to Columbus covers major highways like I-15 N, I-70 E, passing through diverse regions including deserts, plains, and urban areas, offering a cross-country journey.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Grand Canyon, Rocky Mountains, Kansas City, St. Louis Arch.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from San Diego to Columbus crosses deserts, mountains, and plains, with landmarks like the Grand Canyon and St. Louis Arch along the way.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate temperatures in Columbus, or summer for festivals and events in the city.

Climate

Columbus experiences more seasonal variation than San Diego, with colder winters and warmer summers, contrasting with San Diego's mild climate.

Accessibility

Columbus offers comprehensive accessibility infrastructure, similar to San Diego, with public transport and facilities for people with disabilities.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 5-6 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 5-6 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
San Diego, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 32.7157° N 117.1647° W

Elevation: 20 m (66 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
  • Naval Air Station North Island (NZY)
  • Montgomery Field Airport (MYF)
  • Ream Field (NRS)
  • Miramar Marine Corps Air Station (NKX)
Columbus, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 39.9612° N 82.9988° W

Elevation: 242 m (794 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
  • Ohio State University Airport (OSU)
  • Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
  • Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (SGH)
  • Marion Municipal Airport (MNN)

Other distances from San Diego

Distance between cities Kilometers
From San Diego to New York City 3,916 km
From San Diego to Los Angeles 179 km
From San Diego to Chicago 2,790 km
From San Diego to Houston 2,099 km
From San Diego to Phoenix 482 km

Other distances from Columbus

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Columbus to New York City 768 km
From Columbus to Los Angeles 3,183 km
From Columbus to Chicago 444 km
From Columbus to Houston 1,596 km
From Columbus to Phoenix 2,683 km

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