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IAD to RNO: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Reno (Reno Tahoe International Airport)
2,244 mi
3,611 km · 1,950 nm
4h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,244 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 52m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- RNO — Reno Tahoe International Airport · Reno, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAD
Near RNO
- TKF · Truckee Tahoe Airport23 mi away
- TVL · Lake Tahoe Airport44 mi away
- NFL · Fallon Naval Air Station57 mi away
- LOL · Derby Field75 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from RNO?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Reno (RNO) is 2,244 miles (3,611 km, 1,950 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to RNO?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 52m 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 Washington and Reno?
Reno is 3 hours behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to RNO?
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