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IAD to SEE: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → El Cajon (Gillespie Field)
2,234 mi
3,596 km · 1,941 nm
4h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,234 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 51m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- SEE — Gillespie Field · El Cajon, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from SEE?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to El Cajon (SEE) is 2,234 miles (3,596 km, 1,941 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to SEE?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 51m 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 El Cajon?
El Cajon is 3 hours behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to SEE?
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