OSU
Columbus
United States
3,140 km
1,951 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
3,140 km
1,951 mi / 1,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
266°
west

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OSU SAN
Airport Name Ohio State University Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code OSU SAN
ICAO Code KOSU KSAN
City Columbus San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 906 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, -83.070000 32.730000, -117.190000

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

The flight distance from Ohio State University Airport (OSU) in Columbus, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 3,140 kilometers (1,951 miles / 1,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 17:16 in Columbus, it's 14:16 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 (OSU) follows a heading of 65° (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 Ohio State University Airport (OSU) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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