DCA
Washington
United States
3,020 km
1,876 miles
RIF
Richfield
United States
Distance
3,020 km
1,876 mi / 1,631 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

DCA RIF
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Richfield Municipal Airport
IATA Code DCA RIF
ICAO Code KDCA KRIF
City Washington Richfield
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Denver
Elevation 14 ft 5,318 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 38.730000, -112.100000

Washington (DCA) to Richfield (RIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) in Richfield, United States is 3,020 kilometers (1,876 miles / 1,631 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 07:52 in Washington, it's 05:52 in Richfield.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,304 feet between the two airports. Richfield Municipal Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Richfield (RIF) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 79° (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 Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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