DCA
Washington
United States
2,242 km
1,393 miles
STK
Sterling
United States
Distance
2,242 km
1,393 mi / 1,211 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DCA STK
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Sterling Municipal Airport
IATA Code DCA STK
ICAO Code KDCA KSTK
City Washington Sterling
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Denver
Elevation 14 ft 4,038 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 40.610000, -103.260000

Washington (DCA) to Sterling (STK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Sterling Municipal Airport (STK) in Sterling, United States is 2,242 kilometers (1,393 miles / 1,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 15:57 in Washington, it's 13:57 in Sterling.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,024 feet between the two airports. Sterling Municipal Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Sterling (STK) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 86° (east). 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 Sterling Municipal Airport (STK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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