Washington to Brandon flights
Brandon lies 1,312 km (815 mi) south-west of Washington, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 26 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.
| Washington | Brandon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 689,545 | 103,483 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | DCA, 5 km out | TPA, 25 km out |
| Postal codes | 20001–56972 | 33508–33511 |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Brandon
Brandon is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tampa International Airport (TPA), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 11,002-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE, 40 km), Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ, 66 km), Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL, 27 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa International Airport | TPA | 25 km (16 mi) | 11,002 ft | 26 ft |
| St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport | PIE | 40 km (25 mi) | 9,730 ft | 11 ft |
| Sarasota Bradenton International Airport | SRQ | 66 km (41 mi) | 9,500 ft | 30 ft |
| Lakeland Linder International Airport (regional) | LAL | 27 km (17 mi) | 8,500 ft | 142 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Brandon from Washington?
1,312 km (815 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Washington.
How long does it take to get from Washington to Brandon by air?
About 2 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Washington and Brandon?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Washington to Brandon flights?
Typically Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Tampa International Airport (TPA); Brandon also has PIE, SRQ, LAL.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.