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How far is San José del Cabo from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and San José del Cabo (Los Cabos International Airport) is 2184 miles / 3515 kilometers / 1898 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to San José del Cabo (SJD) is 2920 miles / 4699 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 37 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Los Cabos International Airport

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2184
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3515
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1898
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Distance from Washington D.C. to San José del Cabo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to San José del Cabo. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2184.303 miles
  • 3515.295 kilometers
  • 1898.107 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
  • 2182.586 miles
  • 3512.531 kilometers
  • 1896.615 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 José del Cabo?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to San José del Cabo generates about 239 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 239 kilograms equals 526 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 José del Cabo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Los Cabos International Airport (SJD).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W
Destination Los Cabos International Airport
City: San José del Cabo
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: SJD
ICAO Code: MMSD
Coordinates: 23°9′6″N, 109°43′15″W