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HOU to DCA: distance & flight time
Houston (William P Hobby Airport) → Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
1,217 mi
1,959 km · 1,058 nm
3h 7m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,217 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 7m 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
- HOU — William P Hobby Airport · Houston, 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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Near HOU
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport24 mi away
- EFD · Ellington Airport8 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark19 mi away
- SGR · Sugar Land Regional Airport23 mi away
Near DCA
Frequently asked questions
How far is HOU from DCA?
The flight distance from Houston (HOU) to Washington (DCA) is 1,217 miles (1,959 km, 1,058 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HOU to DCA?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 7m 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 Houston and Washington?
Washington is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HOU to DCA?
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