Washington to New Haven flights
New Haven lies 440 km (274 mi) north-east of Washington, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 19 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 | New Haven | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 689,545 | 130,322 |
| 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 | BDL, 73 km out |
| Postal codes | 20001–56972 | 06501–06540 |
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 New Haven
New Haven is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bradley International Airport (BDL), 73 km (45 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,510 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 99 km), Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN, 6 km), Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP, 59 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 71 km), Westerly State Airport (WST, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley International Airport | BDL | 73 km (45 mi) | 9,510 ft | 173 ft |
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | 99 km (62 mi) | 7,002 ft | 21 ft |
| Tweed New Haven Airport (regional) | HVN | 6 km (4 mi) | 5,600 ft | 12 ft |
| Long Island MacArthur Airport (regional) | ISP | 59 km (37 mi) | 7,006 ft | 99 ft |
| Westchester County Airport (regional) | HPN | 71 km (44 mi) | 6,549 ft | 439 ft |
| Westerly State Airport (regional) | WST | 94 km (58 mi) | 4,010 ft | 81 ft |
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Common questions
How far is New Haven from Washington?
440 km (274 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Washington.
How long does it take to get from Washington to New Haven by air?
About 1 h 19 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 New Haven?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Washington to New Haven flights?
Typically Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Bradley International Airport (BDL); New Haven also has LGA, HVN, ISP, HPN, WST.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.