DCA
Washington
United States
308 km
191 miles
ROA
Roanoke
United States
Distance
308 km
191 mi / 166 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DCA ROA
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport
IATA Code DCA ROA
ICAO Code KDCA KROA
City Washington Roanoke
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/New_York
Elevation 14 ft 1,175 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 37.330000, -79.980000

Washington (DCA) to Roanoke (ROA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport (ROA) in Roanoke, United States is 308 kilometers (191 miles / 166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

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 18:07 in Washington, it's 18:07 in Roanoke.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,161 feet between the two airports. Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Roanoke (ROA) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 56° (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 Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport (ROA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.