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FCO to DCA: distance & flight time
Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) → Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
4,479 mi
7,208 km · 3,892 nm
9h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,479 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 15m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- FCO — Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport · Rome, Italy
- 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 FCO from DCA?
The flight distance from Rome (FCO) to Washington (DCA) is 4,479 miles (7,208 km, 3,892 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FCO to DCA?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 15m 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 Rome and Washington?
Washington is 6 hours behind Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FCO to DCA?
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