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DCA to ESH: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Shoreham By Sea (Shoreham Airport)
3,675 mi
5,914 km · 3,193 nm
7h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,675 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 40m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
- ESH — Shoreham Airport · Shoreham By Sea, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DCA
Near ESH
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport22 mi away
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport44 mi away
- QUG · Chichester/Goodwood Airport20 mi away
- KRH · Redhill Aerodrome27 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from ESH?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Shoreham By Sea (ESH) is 3,675 miles (5,914 km, 3,193 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to ESH?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 40m 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 Shoreham By Sea?
Shoreham By Sea is 5 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to ESH?
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