DCA
Washington
United States
3,212 km
1,996 miles
LWL
Wells
United States
Distance
3,212 km
1,996 mi / 1,734 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DCA LWL
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Wells Municipal/Harriet Field
IATA Code DCA LWL
ICAO Code KDCA KLWL
City Washington Wells
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 14 ft 5,769 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 41.120000, -114.920000

Washington (DCA) to Wells (LWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) in Wells, United States is 3,212 kilometers (1,996 miles / 1,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 08:01 in Washington, it's 05:01 in Wells. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,755 feet between the two airports. Wells Municipal/Harriet Field 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 Wells (LWL) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 82° (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 Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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