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EKN to DCA: distance & flight time
Elkins (Elkins-Randolph Co-Jennings Randolph Field) → Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
152 mi
244 km · 132 nm
52m
estimated nonstop flight time
Same time
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
152 miles nonstop takes roughly 52m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Both airports share the same local time, so schedules read exactly as flown.
The two airports
- EKN — Elkins-Randolph Co-Jennings Randolph Field · Elkins, United States
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is EKN from DCA?
The flight distance from Elkins (EKN) to Washington (DCA) is 152 miles (244 km, 132 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from EKN to DCA?
A nonstop flight takes about 52m 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 EKN to DCA?
Nonstop service on EKN–DCA 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 52m nonstop estimate.
What is the cheapest way to fly from EKN to DCA?
Compare live fares online, then call CheapoTrav — our agents have unpublished consolidator fares on EKN–DCA that never appear on search engines, with no booking fees.
Why are some EKN to DCA fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain EKN–DCA 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.