DCA
Washington
United States
2,502 km
1,555 miles
LVS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
2,502 km
1,555 mi / 1,351 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

DCA LVS
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Las Vegas Municipal Airport
IATA Code DCA LVS
ICAO Code KDCA KLVS
City Washington Las Vegas
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Denver
Elevation 14 ft 6,877 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 35.650000, -105.140000

Washington (DCA) to Las Vegas (LVS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS) in Las Vegas, United States is 2,502 kilometers (1,555 miles / 1,351 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 08:41 in Washington, it's 06:41 in Las Vegas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,863 feet between the two airports. Las Vegas Municipal Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LVS) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). 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 Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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