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SFO to OCW: distance & flight time

San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) → Washington (Warren Field)

2,494 mi
4,013 km · 2,167 nm
5h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details

2,494 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 21m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.

The two airports

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 SFO from OCW?

The flight distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Washington (OCW) is 2,494 miles (4,013 km, 2,167 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from SFO to OCW?

A nonstop flight takes about 5h 21m 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 Francisco and Washington?

Washington is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.

What is the cheapest way to fly from SFO to OCW?

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