Distance from Columbus to San Francisco (United States)

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

Columbus, Ohio, United States

San Francisco, California, United States

Columbus is located in the Midwest region of the United States, while San Francisco is situated on the West Coast, highlighting the vast geographical span between the two cities. The straight-line distance between them is 3,402 kilometers, heading west.

Columbus is situated at an altitude of 242 meters above sea level, while San Francisco is at 28 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Columbus to San Francisco spans across the Midwest and Western United States, primarily following Interstate 70 and Interstate 80, passing through cities like Indianapolis, Denver, and Salt Lake City.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Rocky Mountains, Great Salt Lake.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Columbus to San Francisco crosses diverse landscapes, including the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains, with landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall, offering mild weather and fewer tourists, or winter for a quieter experience with less crowded attractions.

Climate

San Francisco generally has a milder climate than Columbus, with cooler summers and warmer winters, influenced by its coastal location.

Accessibility

San Francisco offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, more developed than Columbus, providing ease for 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
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 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)

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 Francisco

Distances between cities Kilometers
From San Francisco to New York City 4,139 km
From San Francisco to Los Angeles 559 km
From San Francisco to Chicago 2,991 km
From San Francisco to Houston 2,648 km
From San Francisco to Phoenix 1,052 km

Cities within similar distances

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

From To Distance (kilometers)
San Jose, United States Atlanta, United States 3,402 km
Winnipeg, Canada Toluca, Mexico 3,402 km
Callao, Peru Campinas, Brazil 3,402 km
Stockholm, Sweden Cairo, Egypt 3,402 km
León de los Aldama, Mexico Manhattan, United States 3,402 km
Medellín, Colombia San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico 3,402 km
Medellín, Colombia Zapopan, Mexico 3,402 km
León de los Aldama, Mexico Ibagué, Colombia 3,403 km
Winnipeg, Canada Xochimilco, Mexico 3,403 km
Chihuahua, Mexico Laval, Canada 3,403 km
Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic Tonalá, Mexico 3,401 km
Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic Omaha, United States 3,400 km
Tehran, Iran Patna, India 3,400 km
Houston, United States Cúcuta, Colombia 3,400 km
Mérida, Mexico Fresno, United States 3,400 km
Medellín, Colombia Guadalajara, Mexico 3,400 km
Cartagena, Colombia Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia 3,400 km
Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Mexico Piura, Peru 3,399 km
Toronto, Canada Portland, United States 3,399 km

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