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DCA to HOU: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Houston (William P Hobby Airport)
1,217 mi
1,959 km · 1,058 nm
3h 7m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
1,217 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 7m 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
- HOU — William P Hobby Airport · Houston, 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 HOU
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport24 mi away
- EFD · Ellington Airport8 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark19 mi away
- SGR · Sugar Land Regional Airport23 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from HOU?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Houston (HOU) is 1,217 miles (1,959 km, 1,058 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to HOU?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 7m 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 Houston?
Houston is 1 hour behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to HOU?
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