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RNT to DCA: distance & flight time
Renton (Renton Municipal Airport) → Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
2,318 mi
3,731 km · 2,015 nm
5h 1m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,318 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 1m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RNT — Renton Municipal Airport · Renton, 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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Frequently asked questions
How far is RNT from DCA?
The flight distance from Renton (RNT) to Washington (DCA) is 2,318 miles (3,731 km, 2,015 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RNT to DCA?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 1m 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 Renton and Washington?
Washington is 3 hours ahead of Renton.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RNT to DCA?
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