Distance from Columbus to San Diego (United States)

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

Columbus, Ohio, United States

San Diego, California, United States

Columbus is located in the Midwest of the United States, while San Diego is situated on the Pacific coast in Southern California, highlighting the vast geographical span across the country. The straight-line distance between them is 3,150 kilometers, heading west.

Columbus is situated at an altitude of 242 meters above sea level, while San Diego is at only 20 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Columbus to San Diego spans approximately 3540 km, primarily following I-70 W and I-40 W, passing through states like Indiana, Missouri, and Arizona, before reaching California.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Grand Canyon, St. Louis Gateway Arch, Petrified Forest National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Columbus to San Diego crosses diverse landscapes, including the Midwest plains and the deserts of the Southwest, with landmarks like the Grand Canyon.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate temperatures and fewer tourists, or in winter for off-peak rates and quieter attractions.

Climate

San Diego generally experiences milder and more consistent temperatures year-round compared to the more varied climate of Columbus.

Accessibility

San Diego offers extensive accessibility features, including public transport and attractions, which are generally more developed than those in Columbus.

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
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)
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)

Other distances from Columbus

Distance 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

Other distances from San Diego

Distances 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

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