DCA to SFO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 3,921 km (2,436 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 5h 25m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (SFO to DCA).
How far is it from Washington to San Francisco?
The great-circle distance between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 3,921 km (2,436 mi, 2,117 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DCA to SFO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 5h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SFO is roughly west of DCA.
Airlines flying DCA to SFO
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset. Codes and carriers:
Frequently asked questions
How far is Washington from San Francisco?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are 3,921 km (2,436 mi, 2,117 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DCA to SFO?
A typical nonstop flight between DCA and SFO takes about 5h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SFO from DCA?
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) lies roughly west of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
Which airlines fly DCA to SFO?
2 airlines appear on the DCA-SFO route in the open dataset, including United Airlines, Virgin America.
Related routes
Other routes from Washington (DCA):
Other routes from San Francisco (SFO):
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