DCA
Washington
United States
1,745 km
1,084 miles
OLU
Columbus
United States
Distance
1,745 km
1,084 mi / 942 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DCA OLU
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Columbus Municipal Airport
IATA Code DCA OLU
ICAO Code KDCA KOLU
City Washington Columbus
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 14 ft 1,447 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 41.450000, -97.340000

Washington (DCA) to Columbus (OLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) in Columbus, United States is 1,745 kilometers (1,084 miles / 942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 02:52 in Washington, it's 01:52 in Columbus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,433 feet between the two airports. Columbus Municipal Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Columbus (OLU) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 93° (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 Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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