How far is Washington D.C. from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 2400 miles / 3863 kilometers / 2086 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 2833 miles / 4560 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 3 minutes.
San Jose International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Washington D.C.. 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 San Jose to Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 5 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from San Jose to Washington D.C. 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 San Jose to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| 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 |