OLU
Columbus
United States
2,003 km
1,245 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
2,003 km
1,245 mi / 1,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

OLU SAN
Airport Name Columbus Municipal Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code OLU SAN
ICAO Code KOLU KSAN
City Columbus San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,447 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 41.450000, -97.340000 32.730000, -117.190000

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

The flight distance from Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) in Columbus, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 2,003 kilometers (1,245 miles / 1,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 22:01 in Columbus, it's 20:01 in San Diego.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,431 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Columbus Municipal Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Columbus (OLU) follows a heading of 55° (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 (OLU) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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