CLU
Columbus
United States
2,891 km
1,797 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
2,891 km
1,797 mi / 1,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

CLU SAN
Airport Name Columbus Municipal Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code CLU SAN
ICAO Code KBAK KSAN
City Columbus San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Indiana/Indianapolis America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 656 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 39.260000, -85.900000 32.730000, -117.190000

Columbus (CLU) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU) in Columbus, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 2,891 kilometers (1,797 miles / 1,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 05:13 in Columbus, it's 02:13 in San Diego. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Columbus (CLU) follows a heading of 67° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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