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GSJ to DCA: distance & flight time
San Jose (San José Airport) → Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
1,916 mi
3,084 km · 1,665 nm
4h 13m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,916 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 13m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GSJ — San José Airport · San Jose, Guatemala
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near DCA
Frequently asked questions
How far is GSJ from DCA?
The flight distance from San Jose (GSJ) to Washington (DCA) 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 GSJ to DCA?
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 San Jose and Washington?
Washington is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GSJ to DCA?
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