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DCA to SGF: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Springfield (Springfield Branson National Airport)
895 mi
1,441 km · 778 nm
2h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
895 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 25m 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
- SGF — Springfield Branson National Airport · Springfield, 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 SGF
- BKG · Branson Airport50 mi away
- JLN · Joplin Regional Airport61 mi away
- HRO · Boone County Airport69 mi away
- AIZ · Lee C Fine Memorial Airport75 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from SGF?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Springfield (SGF) is 895 miles (1,441 km, 778 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to SGF?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 25m 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 Springfield?
Springfield is 1 hour behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to SGF?
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