How far is San Jose, CA, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2400 miles / 3863 kilometers / 2086 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to San Jose (SJC) is 2837 miles / 4565 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 57 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – San Jose International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2400.356 miles
- 3862.999 kilometers
- 2085.853 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- 2394.633 miles
- 3853.789 kilometers
- 2080.880 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 Jose?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 5 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and San Jose?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to San Jose generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 581 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 Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
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 Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |