CUS
Columbus
United States
2,868 km
1,782 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
2,868 km
1,782 mi / 1,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Denver
Heading
66°
east northeast

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CUS DCA
Airport Name Columbus Municipal Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code CUS DCA
ICAO Code 0NM0 KDCA
City Columbus Washington
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/New_York
Elevation 4,024 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 31.820000, -107.630000 38.850000, -77.040000

Columbus (CUS) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbus Municipal Airport (CUS) in Columbus, United States to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 2,868 kilometers (1,782 miles / 1,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 05:03 in Columbus, it's 07:03 in Washington.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,010 feet between the two airports. Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport sits lower than Columbus Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Columbus (CUS) follows a heading of 264° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Columbus Municipal Airport (CUS) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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