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SAN to CBM: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Colombus (Columbus Air Force Base)
1,658 mi
2,668 km · 1,441 nm
3h 43m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,658 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 43m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- CBM — Columbus Air Force Base · Colombus, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near CBM
- GTR · Golden Triangle Regional Airport16 mi away
- TUP · Tupelo Regional Airport47 mi away
- TCL · Tuscaloosa Regional Airport56 mi away
- UOX · University Oxford Airport81 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from CBM?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Colombus (CBM) is 1,658 miles (2,668 km, 1,441 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to CBM?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 43m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Colombus?
Colombus is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to CBM?
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