DCA
Washington
United States
3,040 km
1,889 miles
DTA
Delta
United States
Distance
3,040 km
1,889 mi / 1,641 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DCA DTA
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Delta Municipal Airport
IATA Code DCA DTA
ICAO Code KDCA KDTA
City Washington Delta
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Denver
Elevation 14 ft 4,760 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 39.380000, -112.500000

Washington (DCA) to Delta (DTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Delta Municipal Airport (DTA) in Delta, United States is 3,040 kilometers (1,889 miles / 1,641 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 15:40 in Washington, it's 13:40 in Delta.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,746 feet between the two airports. Delta Municipal Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Delta (DTA) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 80° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Delta Municipal Airport (DTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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