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Distance from San Francisco to Washington D.C.

3,919 km (2,435 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

3,919 km

Kilometers

2,435 miles

Miles

~5h 7m

Est. Flight

3h

Time Difference

San Francisco

USA
Area: 121 km²
Population: 0.87M
Timezone: UTC-8
Elevation: 16m

Washington D.C.

USA
Area: 177 km²
Population: 0.69M
Timezone: UTC-5
Elevation: 22m

The distance between San Francisco and Washington D.C. is roughly equivalent to 10 hours of driving, though the straight-line distance as the crow flies is significantly shorter than any road route.

San Francisco is known for Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island, while Washington D.C. is famous for The White House and Lincoln Memorial.

In terms of city area, Washington D.C. is 1.5x larger than San Francisco. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is San Francisco from Washington D.C.?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from San Francisco to Washington D.C. is 3,919 km (2,435 miles).

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Washington D.C.?

A direct flight would take approximately 5h 7m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is San Francisco bigger than Washington D.C.?

Washington D.C. is larger at 177 km², compared to 121 km².

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