Hartford to Washington flights
Washington lies 488 km (303 mi) south-west of Hartford, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 23 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Hartford | Washington | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 121,054 | 689,545 |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | BDL, 19 km out | DCA, 5 km out |
| Postal codes | 06101–06199 | 20001–56972 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Hartford
Hartford is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bradley International Airport (BDL), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,510 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN, 58 km), Westerly State Airport (WST, 87 km), Worcester Regional Airport (ORH, 87 km).
Arriving in Washington
Washington is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,169 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD, 37 km), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI, 45 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | DCA | 5 km (3 mi) | 7,169 ft | 15 ft |
| Washington Dulles International Airport | IAD | 37 km (23 mi) | 11,500 ft | 312 ft |
| Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | BWI | 45 km (28 mi) | 10,503 ft | 146 ft |
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Staying in Washington
Our booking partner lists 1,105+ places to stay in Washington (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 752 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (358), and 34 are five-star. Across 255 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 260,731 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Washington from Hartford?
488 km (303 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Hartford.
How long does it take to get from Hartford to Washington by air?
About 1 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hartford and Washington?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Hartford to Washington flights?
Typically Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA); Washington also has IAD, BWI.
Where can I stay in Washington?
Our booking partner lists 1,105+ places to stay in Washington, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.