Washington to Stamford flights
Stamford lies 383 km (238 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 14 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 | Stamford | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 689,545 | 128,874 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | DCA, 5 km out | LGA, 42 km out |
| Postal codes | 20001–56972 | 06901–06927 |
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 Stamford
Stamford is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 42 km (26 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,002 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, 50 km), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 67 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 14 km), Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP, 47 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 49 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | 42 km (26 mi) | 7,002 ft | 21 ft |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | 50 km (31 mi) | 14,511 ft | 13 ft |
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | 67 km (42 mi) | 11,000 ft | 18 ft |
| Westchester County Airport (regional) | HPN | 14 km (9 mi) | 6,549 ft | 439 ft |
| Long Island MacArthur Airport (regional) | ISP | 47 km (29 mi) | 7,006 ft | 99 ft |
| Teterboro Airport (regional) | TEB | 49 km (30 mi) | 6,997 ft | 9 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Stamford from Washington?
383 km (238 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Washington.
How long does it take to get from Washington to Stamford by air?
About 1 h 14 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 Stamford?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Washington to Stamford flights?
Typically Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA); Stamford also has JFK, EWR, HPN, ISP, TEB.
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.