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DCA to VNY: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport)
2,304 mi
3,708 km · 2,002 nm
4h 59m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,304 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 59m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
- VNY — Van Nuys Airport · Van Nuys, 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 VNY
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport19 mi away
- WHP · Whiteman Airport6 mi away
- BUR · Bob Hope Airport8 mi away
- SMO · Santa Monica Municipal Airport14 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from VNY?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Van Nuys (VNY) is 2,304 miles (3,708 km, 2,002 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to VNY?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 59m 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 Van Nuys?
Van Nuys is 3 hours behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to VNY?
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