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DCA to ESF: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Alexandria (Esler Regional Airport)
1,002 mi
1,613 km · 871 nm
2h 39m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
1,002 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 39m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
- ESF — Esler Regional Airport · Alexandria, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DCA
Near ESF
- AEX · Alexandria International Airport16 mi away
- POE · Polk Army Air Field58 mi away
- DRI · Beauregard Regional Airport73 mi away
- MLU · Monroe Regional Airport79 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from ESF?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Alexandria (ESF) is 1,002 miles (1,613 km, 871 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to ESF?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 39m 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 Alexandria?
Alexandria is 1 hour behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to ESF?
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