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IAD to SJC: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport)
2,395 mi
3,854 km · 2,081 nm
5h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,395 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 10m 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
- SJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · San Jose, 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 SJC?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to San Jose (SJC) is 2,395 miles (3,854 km, 2,081 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to SJC?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 10m 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 3 hours behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to SJC?
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