DCA
Washington
United States
2,598 km
1,614 miles
GWS
Glenwood Springs
United States
Distance
2,598 km
1,614 mi / 1,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
281°
west northwest

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DCA GWS
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport
IATA Code DCA GWS
ICAO Code KDCA KGWS
City Washington Glenwood Springs
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Denver
Elevation 14 ft 5,916 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 39.510000, -107.310000

Washington (DCA) to Glenwood Springs (GWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) in Glenwood Springs, United States is 2,598 kilometers (1,614 miles / 1,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 281°.

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 08:34 in Washington, it's 06:34 in Glenwood Springs.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,902 feet between the two airports. Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Glenwood Springs (GWS) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 82° (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 Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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