DCA
Washington
United States
1,258 km
782 miles
LMS
Louisville
United States
Distance
1,258 km
782 mi / 679 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DCA LMS
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Louisville/Winston County Airport
IATA Code DCA LMS
ICAO Code KDCA KLMS
City Washington Louisville
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 14 ft 575 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 33.100000, -89.100000

Washington (DCA) to Louisville (LMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Louisville/Winston County Airport (LMS) in Louisville, United States is 1,258 kilometers (782 miles / 679 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 11:48 in Washington, it's 10:48 in Louisville.

The return flight from Louisville (LMS) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 56° (northeast). 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 Louisville/Winston County Airport (LMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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