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DCA to WSD: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → White Sands (Condron Army Air Field)
1,702 mi
2,739 km · 1,479 nm
3h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,702 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 48m gate to gate, flying west. 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
- WSD — Condron Army Air Field · White Sands, 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 WSD
- LRU · Las Cruces International Airport31 mi away
- BIF · Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)34 mi away
- ELP · El Paso International Airport37 mi away
- HMN · Holloman Air Force Base39 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from WSD?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to White Sands (WSD) is 1,702 miles (2,739 km, 1,479 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to WSD?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 48m 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 White Sands?
White Sands is 2 hours behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to WSD?
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