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DCA to SAT: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → San Antonio (San Antonio International Airport)
1,379 mi
2,219 km · 1,198 nm
3h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,379 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 28m gate to gate, flying west. 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
- SAT — San Antonio International Airport · San Antonio, 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 SAT
- RND · Randolph Air Force Base11 mi away
- SKF · Lackland Air Force Base12 mi away
- SSF · Stinson Municipal Airport14 mi away
- AUS · Austin Bergstrom International Airport66 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from SAT?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to San Antonio (SAT) is 1,379 miles (2,219 km, 1,198 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to SAT?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 28m 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 San Antonio?
San Antonio is 1 hour behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to SAT?
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