How far is Washington D.C. from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 2358 miles / 3795 kilometers / 2049 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 2726 miles / 4387 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 59 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2357.811 miles
- 3794.529 kilometers
- 2048.882 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- 2352.080 miles
- 3785.306 kilometers
- 2043.902 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 Sacramento to Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Washington D.C. generates about 259 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 259 kilograms equals 570 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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 Sacramento (SMF) to Washington D.C. (IAD)
| United Airlines |