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DCA to GSJ: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → San Jose (San José Airport)
1,916 mi
3,084 km · 1,665 nm
4h 13m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
1,916 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 13m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
- GSJ — San José Airport · San Jose, Guatemala
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DCA
Near GSJ
- GUA · La Aurora Airport49 mi away
- RER · Retalhuleu Airport70 mi away
- AQB · Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport77 mi away
- AAZ · Quezaltenango Airport78 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from GSJ?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to San Jose (GSJ) is 1,916 miles (3,084 km, 1,665 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to GSJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 13m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Washington and San Jose?
San Jose is 2 hours behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to GSJ?
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