DCA
Washington
United States
3,660 km
2,274 miles
MEV
Minden
United States
Distance
3,660 km
2,274 mi / 1,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DCA MEV
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Minden-Tahoe Airport
IATA Code DCA MEV
ICAO Code KDCA KMEV
City Washington Minden
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 14 ft 4,724 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 39.000000, -119.750000

Washington (DCA) to Minden (MEV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Minden-Tahoe Airport (MEV) in Minden, United States is 3,660 kilometers (2,274 miles / 1,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 10:55 in Washington, it's 07:55 in Minden. 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 4,710 feet between the two airports. Minden-Tahoe Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Minden (MEV) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 76° (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 Minden-Tahoe Airport (MEV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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