What is the flight distance between DCA and SAN?

Distance between Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 3655 kilometers or 2271 miles.

Distance From Ronald Reagan National Airport to San Diego International Airport (DCA - SAN Distance)

Q: How long is the flight from DCA to SAN?

Flight time from Ronald Reagan National Airport, Washington, United States to San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States is 4 hours 32 minutes under avarage conditions.

Q: What is the time difference between Washington, United States and San Diego, United States?

Time difference between Washington (United States) and San Diego (United States) is 3 Hours. San Diego time is 3 Hours behind Washington. It is currently 22:23 in Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) and 19:23 in San Diego International Airport (SAN).

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 2271 miles. This is equivalent to 3655 kilometers or 1973 nautical miles. The distance shown below is the straight line distance (may be called as flying or air distance) or direct flight distance between airports.

3655 kilometers is the distance from Ronald Reagan National Airport, United States to San Diego International Airport, United States.

Flight Duration between Washington, United States and San Diego, United States

Estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan National Airport, Washington, United States to San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States is 4 hours 32 minutes under avarage conditions. The flight time calculator assumes an average flight speed for a commercial airliner of 500 mph, which is equivalent to 805 km/hr or 434 knots. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind speeds or weather conditions.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DCA - SAN

Time difference between Washington (United States) and San Diego (United States) is 3 Hours.
Current local time in Washington is 2025-08-23, 22:23:13 EDT and time in San Diego is 2025-08-23, 19:23:13 PDT.
San Diego time is 3 Hours behind Washington.

Ronald Reagan National Airport to San Diego International Airport Flight Route Map - DCA to SAN Flight Path

Location of Ronald Reagan National Airport & San Diego International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Washington, United States and San Diego, United States.

Ronald Reagan National Airport
City:	Washington
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DCA
ICAO Code:	KDCA
GPS Coordinates:	Latitude: N 38° 51' 7.5'' Longitude: W 77° 2' 15.8''
Current time:	2025-08-23, 22:23:13 EDT
Current weather:	Ronald Reagan National Airport 15 day weather forecast

San Diego International Airport
City:	San Diego
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	SAN
ICAO Code:	KSAN
GPS Coordinates:	Latitude: N 32° 44' 1'' Longitude: W 117° 11' 24''
Current time:	2025-08-23, 19:23:13 PDT
Current weather:	San Diego International Airport 15 day weather forecast
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