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DCA to WHP: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Los Angeles (Whiteman Airport)
2,298 mi
3,699 km · 1,997 nm
4h 58m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,298 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 58m 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
- WHP — Whiteman Airport · Los Angeles, 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 WHP
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport22 mi away
- BUR · Bob Hope Airport5 mi away
- VNY · Van Nuys Airport6 mi away
- SMO · Santa Monica Municipal Airport17 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from WHP?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Los Angeles (WHP) is 2,298 miles (3,699 km, 1,997 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to WHP?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 58m 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 Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to WHP?
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