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DCA to SEM: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Selma (Craig Field)
717 mi
1,153 km · 623 nm
2h 1m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
717 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 1m 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
- SEM — Craig Field · Selma, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from SEM?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Selma (SEM) is 717 miles (1,153 km, 623 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to SEM?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 1m 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 Selma?
Selma is 1 hour behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to SEM?
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