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DCA to XSD: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Tonopah (Tonopah Test Range Airport)
2,138 mi
3,441 km · 1,858 nm
4h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,138 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 40m 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
- XSD — Tonopah Test Range Airport · Tonopah, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
Alternate airports can cut this fare
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Near DCA
Near XSD
- TPH · Tonopah Airport25 mi away
- DRA · Desert Rock Airport91 mi away
- BIH · Eastern Sierra Regional Airport92 mi away
- INS · Creech Air Force Base104 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from XSD?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Tonopah (XSD) is 2,138 miles (3,441 km, 1,858 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to XSD?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 40m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from DCA to XSD?
Nonstop service on DCA–XSD depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 4h 40m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Washington and Tonopah?
Tonopah is 3 hours behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to XSD?
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Why are some DCA to XSD fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain DCA–XSD tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.