DCA
Washington
United States
3,643 km
2,264 miles
SDM
San Diego
United States
Distance
3,643 km
2,264 mi / 1,967 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

DCA SDM
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Brown Field Municipal Airport
IATA Code DCA SDM
ICAO Code KDCA KSDM
City Washington San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 14 ft 526 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 32.570000, -116.980000

Washington (DCA) to San Diego (SDM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) in San Diego, United States is 3,643 kilometers (2,264 miles / 1,967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 14:41 in Washington, it's 11:41 in San Diego. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Diego (SDM) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 67° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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