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SJC to DCA: distance & flight time
San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) → Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
2,418 mi
3,891 km · 2,101 nm
5h 12m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,418 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 12m 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
- SJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · San Jose, United States
- 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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Frequently asked questions
How far is SJC from DCA?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Washington (DCA) is 2,418 miles (3,891 km, 2,101 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJC to DCA?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 12m 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 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJC to DCA?
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