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IAD to SPW: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Spencer (Spencer Municipal Airport)
967 mi
1,557 km · 841 nm
2h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
967 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 34m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- SPW — Spencer Municipal Airport · Spencer, 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 SPW
- FOD · Fort Dodge Regional Airport66 mi away
- SUX · Sioux Gateway Col. Bud Day Field80 mi away
- FSD · Joe Foss Field Airport82 mi away
- MCW · Mason City Municipal Airport94 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from SPW?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Spencer (SPW) is 967 miles (1,557 km, 841 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to SPW?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 34m 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 Spencer?
Spencer is 1 hour behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to SPW?
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