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SAN to COU: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport)
1,456 mi
2,344 km · 1,265 nm
3h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,456 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 38m gate to gate, flying northeast. 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
- COU — Columbia Regional Airport · Columbia, 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 COU
- JEF · Jefferson City Memorial Airport16 mi away
- AIZ · Lee C Fine Memorial Airport53 mi away
- SZL · Whiteman Air Force Base72 mi away
- TBN · Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Forney field75 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from COU?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Columbia (COU) is 1,456 miles (2,344 km, 1,265 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to COU?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 38m 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 Columbia?
Columbia is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to COU?
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