Distance from Columbus to San Francisco by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Columbus (OH) to San Francisco (CA) is 2110 miles or 3395 kilometers or 1832 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Columbus to San Francisco is 2448 miles (3941 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 338 miles or 546 km.

Flight distance from Columbus, OH to San Francisco, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Columbus and San Francisco is 2110 miles or 3395 km.
The nearest airport to Columbus, is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and the nearest airport to San Francisco, is San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

What is the average flight time from Columbus to San Francisco?

Flight time from Columbus, OH to San Francisco, CA is 4 hours 51 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Columbus to San Francisco Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Columbus, OH and San Francisco, CA
This map shows the distance from Columbus, OH, Usa to San Francisco, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Columbus, Ohio to San Francisco, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Columbus, OH to San Francisco, CA

The driving distance from Columbus, Ohio to San Francisco, California is 2448 miles or 3941 km.
The total driving distance from Columbus, OH to San Francisco, CA is 2448 miles or 3941 kilometers. Your trip begins in Columbus, Ohio. It ends in San Francisco, California.
The driving distance from Columbus, Ohio to San Francisco, California is approximately 2448 miles (3941 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 42 to 43 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Columbus, OH to San Francisco, CA

How long is the drive from Columbus, OH to San Francisco, CA?
The total driving time is 42 hours, 35 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Columbus to San Francisco take?
Columbus and San Francisco are 42 hours 35 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Columbus and San Francisco

Time difference between Columbus (OH) and San Francisco (CA) is 3 Hours.
San Francisco time is 3 Hours behind Columbus.

Current local time in ColumbusCurrent local time in San Francisco
2024-12-24, 13:46:08 EST2024-12-24, 10:46:08 PST
How Far is it Between Columbus Ohio, USA and San Francisco California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Columbus, OH and San Francisco, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2448 mi 3941 km 2125.84 nmi
Straight line distance 2110 mi 3395 km 1832 nmi
Difference 338 mi 546 km 293 nmi

Columbus Details

Columbus is located in Ohio, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 59' 6.9'' Longitude: W 82° 59' 5.2''
Latitude39.98524
Longitude-82.98477
StateOhio
Nearest airports to Columbus

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San Francisco Details

San Francisco is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 37° 46' 30'' Longitude: W 122° 25' 10''
Latitude37.775
Longitude-122.41944
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to San Francisco

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Columbus, OH and San Francisco, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 82 hours 6 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 61 hours 34 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 54 hours 44 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 49 hours 15 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 44 hours 47 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 41 hours 3 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 37 hours 53 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 35 hours 11 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 32 hours 50 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 30 hours 47 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 28 hours 58 minutes