Sacramento to Washington flight distance & time (SMF-IAD)

How far is Sacramento from Washington by plane? The great circle distance from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is 3,795 km / 2,049 nm, about 4h 42m flight time, with an initial heading of 75° (ENE).

FromSacramento International Airport (SMF), Sacramento, US
ToWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Washington, US
Distance3,795 km · 2,049 nm · 2,358 mi
Initial heading75° (ENE)

Airlines on this route

Aircraft with enough range to fly SMF to IAD nonstop

TypeRange
McDonnell Douglas MD-80 2,051 nm / 3,798 km
Iljuschin / Ilyushin Il-4 / DB-3 2,052 nm / 3,800 km
CASA C-101 Aviojet 2,052 nm / 3,800 km
Boeing 717 2,060 nm / 3,815 km
Shin Meiwa PS-1 / US-1 (SS-2) 2,061 nm / 3,817 km
Boeing 307 Stratoliner 2,077 nm / 3,847 km
Rockwell / Gulfstream Commander 690/695 JetProp 2,080 nm / 3,852 km
Rockwell / Gulfstream Commander 690/695 JetProp 2,080 nm / 3,852 km
McDonnell Douglas MD-90 2,084 nm / 3,860 km
Hawker Siddeley HS 121 Trident 2,084 nm / 3,860 km
EMBRAER 170 / ERJ 170-100 2,100 nm / 3,889 km
Antonow / Antonov An-8 2,106 nm / 3,900 km
Learjet Learjet 45 2,120 nm / 3,926 km
Mitsubishi Ki-46 2,160 nm / 4,000 km
Antonow / Antonov An-225 Mrija 2,160 nm / 4,000 km
Boeing 727 2,171 nm / 4,021 km
Douglas DC-4 (C-54) 2,172 nm / 4,023 km
Consolidated PBY Catalina 2,176 nm / 4,030 km
AVRO 683 Lancaster 2,200 nm / 4,074 km
Antonow / Antonov An-10 2,200 nm / 4,074 km

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Sacramento from Washington?
The great circle distance between Sacramento and Washington is 3,795 km (2,049 nm / 2,358 mi).
How long is the flight from Sacramento to Washington?
A direct flight from SMF to IAD takes about 4h 42m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
Is there a nonstop flight from Sacramento to Washington?
Yes - 4 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.