COU
Columbia
United States
2,626 km
1,632 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
2,626 km
1,632 mi / 1,418 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
277°
west

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COU SFO
Airport Name Columbia Regional Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code COU SFO
ICAO Code KCOU KSFO
City Columbia San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 889 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 38.820000, -92.220000 37.620000, -122.380000

Columbia (COU) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) in Columbia, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 2,626 kilometers (1,632 miles / 1,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 04:23 in Columbia, it's 02:23 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Columbia (COU) follows a heading of 78° (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 Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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