How is the flight distance measured?

Flight distances are measured as the great-circle (straight-line) distance between airports. Actual flight paths may be slightly longer due to air traffic routing and weather avoidance.

How long does the flight from San Francisco to Washington take?

Flight time depends on the exact route and aircraft, but at roughly 3,883 km the typical non-stop flight takes 1–10 hours. Check the flight duration page for the exact average.

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Flight Distance: San Francisco to Washington

3,883

Kilometres (km)

2,413

Miles (mi)

2,097

Nautical miles

About this flight distance

The great circle distance from San Francisco to Washington is approximately 3,883 km. The typical flight time is 5h 04m.

This is the shortest possible distance between the two cities as the crow flies. Real flight paths are often slightly longer due to air traffic control routing, weather, and airspace restrictions.

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Nearby airports

Near San Francisco

San Carlos Airport (SQL)16 km
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)18 km
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)49 km

Near Washington

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)38 km
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport (BWI)73 km
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR)88 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The great-circle distance from San Francisco to Washington is approximately 3,883 km (2,413 miles).