Distance from San Francisco to Columbus by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to Columbus (OH) is 2110 miles or 3395 kilometers or 1832 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to Columbus is 2430 miles (3912 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 320 miles or 517 km.

San Francisco to Columbus Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Columbus, OH

The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Columbus, Ohio is 2430 miles or 3912 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Columbus, OH is 2430 miles or 3912 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in Columbus, Ohio.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Columbus, Ohio is approximately 2430 miles (3912 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 San Francisco, CA to Columbus, OH

How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to Columbus, OH?
The total driving time is 42 hours, 33 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to Columbus take?
San Francisco and Columbus are 42 hours 33 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 San Francisco and Columbus

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

Current local time in San Francisco	Current local time in Columbus
2025-12-22, 08:37:25 PST	2025-12-22, 11:37:25 EST

How Far is it Between San Francisco California, USA and Columbus Ohio, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2430 mi	3912 km	2110.21 nmi
Straight line distance	2110 mi	3395 km	1832 nmi
Difference	320 mi	517 km	278 nmi

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