Flights to Washington
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,169 ft, DCA handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 15 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Washington
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington to New York City | United States | 328 km (204 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Washington to Toronto | Canada | 570 km (354 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Washington to Brooklyn | United States | 328 km (204 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Washington to Chicago | United States | 956 km (594 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Washington to Queens | United States | 338 km (210 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Washington to Montréal | Canada | 788 km (490 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Washington to Philadelphia | United States | 199 km (124 mi) | about 1 h |
| Washington to Manhattan | United States | 336 km (209 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Washington to The Bronx | United States | 347 km (216 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Washington to Ottawa | Canada | 733 km (455 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Washington to Jacksonville | United States | 1,041 km (647 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Washington to Columbus | United States | 526 km (327 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Washington to Charlotte | United States | 529 km (329 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Washington to Indianapolis | United States | 790 km (491 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Washington to Mississauga | Canada | 565 km (351 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Washington to Nashville | United States | 911 km (566 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Washington to Brampton | Canada | 579 km (360 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Washington to Boston | United States | 634 km (394 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Washington to Detroit | United States | 635 km (394 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Washington to Memphis | United States | 1,227 km (762 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Washington to Louisville | United States | 761 km (473 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Washington to Hamilton | Canada | 539 km (335 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Washington to Shanghai | China | 11,987 km (7,448 mi) | about 16 h 7 min |
| Washington to Chongqing | China | 12,394 km (7,701 mi) | about 16 h 38 min |
| Washington to Chengdu | China | 12,279 km (7,630 mi) | about 16 h 30 min |
| Washington to Beijing | China | 11,147 km (6,926 mi) | about 15 h 2 min |
| Washington to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,396 km (5,217 mi) | about 11 h 31 min |
| Washington to Tianjin | China | 11,218 km (6,970 mi) | about 15 h 8 min |
| Washington to Wuhan | China | 12,201 km (7,582 mi) | about 16 h 24 min |
| Washington to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,641 km (7,233 mi) | about 15 h 40 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Washington?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the closest large airport at 5 km (3 mi). The others, IAD, BWI, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is DCA from Washington city centre?
5 km (3 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Washington on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.