DCA
Washington
United States
1,022 km
635 miles
DEC
Decatur
United States
Distance
1,022 km
635 mi / 552 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

DCA DEC
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Decatur Airport
IATA Code DCA DEC
ICAO Code KDCA KDEC
City Washington Decatur
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 14 ft 682 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 39.830000, -88.870000

Washington (DCA) to Decatur (DEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Decatur Airport (DEC) in Decatur, United States is 1,022 kilometers (635 miles / 552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 17:37 in Washington, it's 16:37 in Decatur.

The return flight from Decatur (DEC) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 92° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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