DCA
Washington
United States
3,867 km
2,403 miles
VBG
Lompoc
United States
Distance
3,867 km
2,403 mi / 2,088 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
277°
west

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DCA VBG
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Vandenberg Space Force Base Airport
IATA Code DCA VBG
ICAO Code KDCA KVBG
City Washington Lompoc
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 14 ft 368 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 34.740000, -120.580000

Washington (DCA) to Lompoc (VBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Vandenberg Space Force Base Airport (VBG) in Lompoc, United States is 3,867 kilometers (2,403 miles / 2,088 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 06:29 in Washington, it's 03:29 in Lompoc. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lompoc (VBG) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 70° (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 Vandenberg Space Force Base Airport (VBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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