DCA
Washington
United States
3,823 km
2,375 miles
SMF
Sacramento
United States
Distance
3,823 km
2,375 mi / 2,064 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DCA SMF
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Sacramento International Airport
IATA Code DCA SMF
ICAO Code KDCA KSMF
City Washington Sacramento
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 14 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 38.700000, -121.590000

Washington (DCA) to Sacramento (SMF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) in Sacramento, United States is 3,823 kilometers (2,375 miles / 2,064 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 12:41 in Washington, it's 09:41 in Sacramento. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sacramento (SMF) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 75° (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 Sacramento International Airport (SMF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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