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Flight Distance from Dulles (IAD) to San Diego (SAN)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
IADKIAD
Dulles, United States
Washington Dulles International Airport
Great Circle Path
3,618 km2,248 miles • 1,954 NM
Destination Airport
KSANSAN
San Diego, United States
San Diego International Airport
Direct Distance
3,618 km
2,248 Statute Miles
1,954 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
4h 45m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
326 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
271° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
4h 45m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
4h 26m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
7h 27m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🇺🇸 United States
Allowed Stay365 days
Passport Validity Required0 months
💡 Official Note: Freedom of movement within home country.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
- City / Country: Dulles, United States
- ICAO Code: KIAD
- Coordinates: 38.9445°, -77.4558°
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Elevation: 312 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
- City / Country: San Diego, United States
- ICAO Code: KSAN
- Coordinates: 32.7336°, -117.1900°
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation: 17 ft
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