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DCA to NSN: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Nelson (Nelson Airport)
8,824 mi
14,200 km · 7,668 nm
17h 46m
estimated nonstop flight time
+16h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
8,824 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 46m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 16-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
- NSN — Nelson Airport · Nelson, New Zealand
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DCA
Near NSN
- MZP · Motueka Airport17 mi away
- BHE · Woodbourne Airport37 mi away
- PCN · Picton Aerodrome38 mi away
- KTF · Takaka Airport41 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from NSN?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Nelson (NSN) is 8,824 miles (14,200 km, 7,668 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to NSN?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 46m 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 Nelson?
Nelson is 16 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to NSN?
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