How far is Washington D.C. from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 2253 miles / 3626 kilometers / 1958 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 2677 miles / 4309 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 11 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Washington Dulles International 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)- 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 San Diego to Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 4 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from San Diego to Washington D.C. 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 San Diego to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
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 | 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 |
Airlines flying from San Diego (SAN) to Washington D.C. (IAD)
| United Airlines |