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IAD to SMI: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Samos (Samos Airport)
5,293 mi
8,519 km · 4,600 nm
10h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,293 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 51m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- SMI — Samos Airport · Samos, Greece
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAD
Near SMI
- JIK · Ikaria Airport31 mi away
- LRS · Leros Airport35 mi away
- ADB · Adnan Menderes International Airport44 mi away
- JKL · Kalymnos Airport50 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from SMI?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Samos (SMI) is 5,293 miles (8,519 km, 4,600 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to SMI?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 51m 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 Samos?
Samos is 7 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to SMI?
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