Distance from San Francisco to Columbus (United States)

The distance between San Francisco, California and Columbus, Ohio is 3,402 kilometers (2,114 miles).

San Francisco, California, United States

Columbus, Ohio, United States

San Francisco is located on the west coast of the United States while Columbus is situated in the Midwest region, requiring a cross-country journey. The straight-line distance between them is 3,402 kilometers, heading east.

San Francisco is at 28 meters above sea level, while Columbus is at 242 meters.

Driving route

The car route from San Francisco to Columbus spans across Interstate 80, passing through Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, and Illinois before reaching Ohio.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Salt Lake City, Rocky Mountains, Lincoln, Chicago.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from San Francisco to Columbus crosses diverse landscapes including mountains and plains, with notable cities like Chicago along the way.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate tourism and pleasant conditions. Avoid winter due to potential snow in Columbus.

Climate

Columbus experiences colder winters and more humid summers compared to the milder and drier climate of San Francisco.

Accessibility

Columbus offers comprehensive public transport and accessible facilities, similar to San Francisco, aiding visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 6-7 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 5-6 hours
Speed Time
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San Francisco, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 37.7749° N 122.4194° W

Elevation: 28 m (92 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Alameda Naval Air Station (NGZ)
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
  • San Rafael Airport (SRF)
  • Hayward Executive Airport (HWD)
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 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

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between San Francisco and Columbus.

From To Distance (kilometers)
San Jose, United States Atlanta, United States 3,402 km
Winnipeg, Canada Toluca, Mexico 3,402 km
Stockholm, Sweden Cairo, Egypt 3,402 km
Manhattan, United States León de los Aldama, Mexico 3,402 km
Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic Tonalá, Mexico 3,402 km
Medellín, Colombia San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico 3,401 km
Winnipeg, Canada Xochimilco, Mexico 3,403 km
Medellín, Colombia Zapopan, Mexico 3,401 km
Chihuahua, Mexico Laval, Canada 3,403 km
Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic Omaha, United States 3,401 km
Callao, Peru Campinas, Brazil 3,404 km
Tehran, Iran Patna, India 3,400 km
Winnipeg, Canada Xico, Mexico 3,400 km
Mérida, Mexico Fresno, United States 3,400 km
Toronto, Canada Portland, United States 3,399 km
Managua, Nicaragua The Bronx, United States 3,405 km
Brooklyn, United States Toluca, Mexico 3,405 km
Houston, United States Cúcuta, Colombia 3,399 km
Monterrey, Mexico Medellín, Colombia 3,399 km

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