How far is San Rafael from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and San Rafael (San Rafael Airport) is 5083 miles / 8180 kilometers / 4417 nautical miles.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – San Rafael Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to San Rafael
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to San Rafael. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5082.565 miles
- 8179.595 kilometers
- 4416.628 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 5104.221 miles
- 8214.447 kilometers
- 4435.446 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Washington D.C. to San Rafael?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San Rafael Airport is 10 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and San Rafael?
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and San Rafael Airport (AFA)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to San Rafael generates about 595 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 595 kilograms equals 1 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to San Rafael
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and San Rafael Airport (AFA).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| Destination | San Rafael Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Rafael |
| Country: | Argentina  |
| IATA Code: | AFA |
| ICAO Code: | SAMR |
| Coordinates: | 34°35′17″S, 68°24′14″W |