Washington to San Francisco Distance
3,919 km · 2,435 miles · 5 h 24 min flight
The distance from Washington to San Francisco is 3,919 km (2,435 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 5 h 24 min. San Francisco is 3 hours behind Washington.
Washington
District of Columbia
San Francisco
California
- Kilometres
- 3,919
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 2,435
- 2,116 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 5 h 24 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −3 hours
- San Francisco vs Washington
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Washington | West-northwest (283°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from San Francisco | East-northeast (74°) |
| Halfway point | 40.60° N, 99.91° W |
| Washington coordinates | 38.90° N, 77.04° W |
| San Francisco coordinates | 37.77° N, 122.42° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is San Francisco from Washington?
3,919 kilometres or 2,435 miles (2,116 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Washington to San Francisco?
About 5 h 24 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Washington and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 3 hours behind Washington right now.
In which direction is San Francisco from Washington?
San Francisco lies to the west-northwest of Washington (initial bearing 283°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.