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ESF to IAD: distance & flight time
Alexandria (Esler Regional Airport) → Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport)
985 mi
1,586 km · 856 nm
2h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
985 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 37m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ESF — Esler Regional Airport · Alexandria, United States
- IAD — Washington Dulles International 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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Near ESF
- AEX · Alexandria International Airport16 mi away
- POE · Polk Army Air Field58 mi away
- DRI · Beauregard Regional Airport73 mi away
- MLU · Monroe Regional Airport79 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ESF from IAD?
The flight distance from Alexandria (ESF) to Washington (IAD) is 985 miles (1,586 km, 856 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ESF to IAD?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 37m 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 Alexandria and Washington?
Washington is 1 hour ahead of Alexandria.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ESF to IAD?
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