How far is Washington D.C. from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) is 2276 miles / 3663 kilometers / 1978 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Washington D.C. (DCA) is 2692 miles / 4333 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 32 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2275.786 miles
- 3662.522 kilometers
- 1977.604 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- 2270.989 miles
- 3654.803 kilometers
- 1973.436 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 San Diego to Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
On average, flying from San Diego to Washington D.C. generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 549 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | 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 |
Airlines flying from San Diego (SAN) to Washington D.C. (DCA)
| American Airlines |