Distance from DCA to San-Francisco
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Extended route information
The flight distance between airports Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and San Francisco (SFO) is 3,930.36 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 5h 7min. Similar flight routes: DCA → OAK , DCA → SJC , DCA → SMF , DCA → RNO , IAD → SFO
Bearing: 268.27° (W)The initial bearing on the course from DCA to San-Francisco is 268.27° and the compass direction is W.
Midpoint: 40.57737,-99.9065The geographic midpoint between DCA and San-Francisco is in 1,959.92 km distance between both points in a bearing of 268.27°. It is located in United States of America, Nebraska, Gosper County.
Distance: 3,919.85 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between DCA and San-Francisco is 3,919.85 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between DCA and San-Francisco is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: -3hThe time difference between DCA (America/New_York) and San-Francisco (America/Los_Angeles) is -3 hours. This means that it is now 15:01 (02.07.2024) in DCA and 12:01 (02.07.2024) in San-Francisco.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between DCA and San-Francisco, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.