CMH
Columbus
United States
3,404 km
2,115 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
3,404 km
2,115 mi / 1,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

CMH SFO
Airport Name John Glenn Columbus International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code CMH SFO
ICAO Code KCMH KSFO
City Columbus San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 815 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 40.000000, -82.890000 37.620000, -122.380000

Columbus (CMH) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) in Columbus, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 3,404 kilometers (2,115 miles / 1,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 11:25 in Columbus, it's 08:25 in San Francisco. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Columbus (CMH) follows a heading of 73° (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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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