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GPZ to DCA: distance & flight time
Grand Rapids MN (Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field) → Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
1,009 mi
1,625 km · 877 nm
2h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
1,009 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 40m gate to gate, flying southeast. 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
- GPZ — Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field · Grand Rapids MN, 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.
Alternate airports can cut this fare
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Near GPZ
- HIB · Range Regional Airport34 mi away
- BRD · Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport64 mi away
- DLH · Duluth International Airport67 mi away
- BJI · Bemidji Regional Airport70 mi away
Near DCA
Frequently asked questions
How far is GPZ from DCA?
The flight distance from Grand Rapids MN (GPZ) to Washington (DCA) is 1,009 miles (1,625 km, 877 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GPZ to DCA?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 40m 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 Grand Rapids MN and Washington?
Washington is 1 hour ahead of Grand Rapids MN.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GPZ to DCA?
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