Distance from San Antonio to Arlington by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Antonio (TX) to Arlington (VA) is 1383 miles or 2226 kilometers or 1201 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Antonio to Arlington is 1598 miles (2573 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 215 miles or 347 km.

Flight distance from San Antonio, TX to Arlington, VA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Antonio and Arlington is 1383 miles or 2226 km.
The nearest airport to San Antonio, is San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and the nearest airport to Arlington, is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

What is the average flight time from San Antonio to Arlington?

Flight time from San Antonio, TX to Arlington, VA is 3 hours 10 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

San Antonio to Arlington Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between San Antonio, TX and Arlington, VA
This map shows the distance from San Antonio, TX, Usa to Arlington, VA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from San Antonio, Texas to Arlington, Virginia is displayed below.

Driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Arlington, VA

The driving distance from San Antonio, Texas to Arlington, Virginia is 1598 miles or 2573 km.
The total driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Arlington, VA is 1598 miles or 2573 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Antonio, Texas. It ends in Arlington, Virginia.
The driving distance from San Antonio, Texas to Arlington, Virginia is approximately 1598 miles (2573 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 28 to 29 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Antonio, TX to Arlington, VA

How long is the drive from San Antonio, TX to Arlington, VA?
The total driving time is 28 hours, 47 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Antonio to Arlington take?
San Antonio and Arlington are 28 hours 47 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between San Antonio and Arlington

Time difference between San Antonio (TX) and Arlington (VA) is 2 Hours.
Arlington time is 2 Hours ahead of San Antonio.

Current local time in San AntonioCurrent local time in Arlington
2025-12-18, 20:59:35 MST2025-12-18, 22:59:35 EST
How Far is it Between San Antonio Texas, USA and Arlington Virginia, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between San Antonio, TX and Arlington, VA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1598 mi 2573 km 1387.7 nmi
Straight line distance 1383 mi 2226 km 1201 nmi
Difference 215 mi 347 km 186 nmi

San Antonio Details

San Antonio is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 29° 27' 57.4'' Longitude: W 98° 31' 28.9''
Latitude29.46594
Longitude-98.5247
StateTexas
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Arlington Details

Arlington is located in Virginia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 53' 25.4'' Longitude: W 77° 5' 2.9''
Latitude38.89039
Longitude-77.08414
StateVirginia
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Antonio, TX and Arlington, VA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 53 hours 36 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 40 hours 12 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 35 hours 44 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 32 hours 9 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 29 hours 14 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 26 hours 48 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 24 hours 44 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 22 hours 58 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 21 hours 26 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 20 hours 6 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 18 hours 55 minutes