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SEM to DCA: distance & flight time
Selma (Craig Field) → Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
717 mi
1,153 km · 623 nm
2h 1m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
717 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 1m 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
- SEM — Craig Field · Selma, 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 SEM from DCA?
The flight distance from Selma (SEM) to Washington (DCA) is 717 miles (1,153 km, 623 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SEM to DCA?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 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 Selma and Washington?
Washington is 1 hour ahead of Selma.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SEM to DCA?
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