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DCA to EME: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Emden (Emden Airport)
3,913 mi
6,298 km · 3,400 nm
8h 8m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,913 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 8m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
- EME — Emden Airport · Emden, Germany
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DCA
Near EME
- NOD · Norden-Norddeich Airport17 mi away
- JUI · Juist Airport21 mi away
- NRD · Norderney Airport22 mi away
- BMR · Baltrum Airport24 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from EME?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Emden (EME) is 3,913 miles (6,298 km, 3,400 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to EME?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 8m 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 Emden?
Emden is 6 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to EME?
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