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AXN to IAD: distance & flight time
Alexandria (Chandler Field) → Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport)
1,029 mi
1,657 km · 895 nm
2h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
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time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,029 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 42m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Both airports share the same local time, so schedules read exactly as flown.
The two airports
- AXN — Chandler Field · Alexandria, United States
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is AXN from IAD?
The flight distance from Alexandria (AXN) to Washington (IAD) is 1,029 miles (1,657 km, 895 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from AXN to IAD?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 42m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the cheapest way to fly from AXN to IAD?
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