DCA
Washington
United States
1,268 km
788 miles
IOW
Iowa City
United States
Distance
1,268 km
788 mi / 685 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DCA IOW
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Iowa City Municipal Airport
IATA Code DCA IOW
ICAO Code KDCA KIOW
City Washington Iowa City
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 14 ft 684 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 41.640000, -91.550000

Washington (DCA) to Iowa City (IOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) in Iowa City, United States is 1,268 kilometers (788 miles / 685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 16:54 in Washington, it's 15:54 in Iowa City.

The return flight from Iowa City (IOW) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 99° (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 Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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