DCA
Washington
United States
3,720 km
2,311 miles
MIT
Shafter
United States
Distance
3,720 km
2,311 mi / 2,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

DCA MIT
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Shafter-Minter Field
IATA Code DCA MIT
ICAO Code KDCA KMIT
City Washington Shafter
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 14 ft 425 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 35.510000, -119.190000

Washington (DCA) to Shafter (MIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) in Shafter, United States is 3,720 kilometers (2,311 miles / 2,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 13:37 in Washington, it's 10:37 in Shafter. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shafter (MIT) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 71° (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 Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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