DCA
Washington
United States
535 km
333 miles
OSU
Columbus
United States
Distance
535 km
333 mi / 289 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DCA OSU
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Ohio State University Airport
IATA Code DCA OSU
ICAO Code KDCA KOSU
City Washington Columbus
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/New_York
Elevation 14 ft 906 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 40.080000, -83.070000

Washington (DCA) to Columbus (OSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Ohio State University Airport (OSU) in Columbus, United States is 535 kilometers (333 miles / 289 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 09:36 in Washington, it's 09:36 in Columbus.

The return flight from Columbus (OSU) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 103° (east 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 Ohio State University Airport (OSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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