How far is Columbia, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Columbia and San Diego is 410.28 miles (660.28 km).
Flight distance from Columbia, CA to San Diego, CA is 410.28 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 55 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 50 minutes to travel from Columbia to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Columbia, California to San Diego, California is: 461.81 miles (743.22 km) by car.
Driving from Columbia to San Diego will take approximately 08 hours 07 minutes.
#1 Columbia
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°2'11"N 120°24'5"W |
| Latitude | 38.0363100 |
| Longitude | -120.4013100 |
| Altitude | 652 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Diego
The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the border with Mexico. San Diego is a major center for tourism and is home to the San Diego Zoo.
| Population | 1422420 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°42'57"N 117°9'53"W |
| Latitude | 32.7157100 |
| Longitude | -117.1647200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in San Diego: Front Street (-117.164717,32.71571)
Estimated Travel Time Between Columbia and San Diego
The distance between Columbia and San Diego is 743 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 08 hours 15 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Columbia and San Diego. The current time is 00:51:42.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15 hours 23 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11 hours 32 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07 hours 41 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06 hours 35 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 06 hours 09 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 05 hours 45 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 61.69 liters (16.3 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbia and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbia to San Diego is $87.26 (diesel $100.97).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $87.26 | $91.13 | $93.59 | $100.97 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 31, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbia and San Diego (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
