Distance between Washington D.C. (IAD) and San Francisco, CA (SFO)
Distance from Washington D.C. to San Francisco (Washington Dulles International Airport – San Francisco International Airport) is 2419 miles / 3893 kilometers / 2102 nautical miles.
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How far is San Francisco from Washington D.C.?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Washington D.C. and San Francisco. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2418.828 miles
- 3892.726 kilometers
- 2101.904 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 2413.037 miles
- 3883.407 kilometers
- 2096.872 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 5 hours 4 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Washington D.C. and San Francisco is 3 hours. San Francisco is 3 hours behind Washington D.C..
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Washington D.C.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 270 kg (595 pounds).
Airport information
| A | 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 |
| B | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W |
Washington D.C. to San Francisco flight path
Shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
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