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DCA to VER: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Vera Cruz (General Heriberto Jara International Airport)
1,779 mi
2,863 km · 1,546 nm
3h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
1,779 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 57m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
- VER — General Heriberto Jara International Airport · Vera Cruz, Mexico
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DCA
Near VER
- JAL · El Lencero Airport46 mi away
- TCN · Tehuacan Airport92 mi away
- MTT · Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos National Airport127 mi away
- PAZ · El Tajín National Airport130 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from VER?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Vera Cruz (VER) is 1,779 miles (2,863 km, 1,546 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to VER?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 57m 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 Vera Cruz?
Vera Cruz is 2 hours behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to VER?
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