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How far is Fresno, CA, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) is 2318 miles / 3731 kilometers / 2015 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Fresno (FAT) is 2761 miles / 4444 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 37 minutes.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Fresno Yosemite International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Fresno

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Fresno. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2318.309 miles
  • 3730.957 kilometers
  • 2014.556 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
  • 2312.843 miles
  • 3722.161 kilometers
  • 2009.806 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 Fresno?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport is 4 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Fresno generates about 254 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 254 kilograms equals 560 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Fresno

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).

Airport information

Origin Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W
Destination Fresno Yosemite International Airport
City: Fresno, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAT
ICAO Code: KFAT
Coordinates: 36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″W