DCA
Washington
United States
1,553 km
965 miles
LYU
Ely
United States
Distance
1,553 km
965 mi / 838 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
315°
northwest

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DCA LYU
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Ely Municipal Airport
IATA Code DCA LYU
ICAO Code KDCA KELO
City Washington Ely
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 14 ft 1,456 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 47.820000, -91.830000

Washington (DCA) to Ely (LYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Ely Municipal Airport (LYU) in Ely, United States is 1,553 kilometers (965 miles / 838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 23:26 in Washington, it's 22:26 in Ely.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,442 feet between the two airports. Ely Municipal Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Ely (LYU) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 125° (southeast). 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 Ely Municipal Airport (LYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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