DCA
Washington
United States
3,777 km
2,347 miles
MER
Atwater
United States
Distance
3,777 km
2,347 mi / 2,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DCA MER
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Castle Airport
IATA Code DCA MER
ICAO Code KDCA KMER
City Washington Atwater
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 14 ft 190 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 37.400000, -120.600000

Washington (DCA) to Atwater (MER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Castle Airport (MER) in Atwater, United States is 3,777 kilometers (2,347 miles / 2,040 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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 06:47 in Washington, it's 03:47 in Atwater. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Atwater (MER) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 74° (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 Castle Airport (MER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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