COU
Columbia
United States
2,344 km
1,456 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
2,344 km
1,456 mi / 1,266 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

COU SAN
Airport Name Columbia Regional Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code COU SAN
ICAO Code KCOU KSAN
City Columbia San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 889 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 38.820000, -92.220000 32.730000, -117.190000

Columbia (COU) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) in Columbia, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 2,344 kilometers (1,456 miles / 1,266 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 05:56 in Columbia, it's 03:56 in San Diego.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Columbia (COU) follows a heading of 66° (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 Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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