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RND to DCA: distance & flight time
San Antonio (Randolph Air Force Base) → Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
1,369 mi
2,204 km · 1,190 nm
3h 27m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,369 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 27m 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
- RND — Randolph Air Force Base · San Antonio, 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 RND
- SAT · San Antonio International Airport11 mi away
- SSF · Stinson Municipal Airport18 mi away
- AUS · Austin Bergstrom International Airport59 mi away
- SKF · Lackland Air Force Base21 mi away
Near DCA
Frequently asked questions
How far is RND from DCA?
The flight distance from San Antonio (RND) to Washington (DCA) is 1,369 miles (2,204 km, 1,190 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RND to DCA?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 27m 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 San Antonio and Washington?
Washington is 1 hour ahead of San Antonio.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RND to DCA?
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