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DCA to EMD: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Emerald (Emerald Airport)
9,598 mi
15,446 km · 8,340 nm
19h 17m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
9,598 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 17m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
- EMD — Emerald Airport · Emerald, Australia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DCA
Near EMD
- BLT · Blackwater Airport40 mi away
- CMQ · Clermont Airport65 mi away
- DYA · Dysart Airport66 mi away
- ABH · Alpha Airport101 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from EMD?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Emerald (EMD) is 9,598 miles (15,446 km, 8,340 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to EMD?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 17m 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 time difference between Washington and Emerald?
Emerald is 14 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to EMD?
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