How far is San Diego, CA, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 2253 miles / 3626 kilometers / 1958 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to San Diego (SAN) is 2676 miles / 4307 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 7 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2253.066 miles
- 3625.958 kilometers
- 1957.861 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- 2248.329 miles
- 3618.335 kilometers
- 1953.745 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 Diego?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 4 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and San Diego?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to San Diego generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 543 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 San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |
Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to San Diego (SAN)
| United Airlines |