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SHN to IAD: distance & flight time
Shelton (Sanderson Field) → Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport)
2,340 mi
3,766 km · 2,033 nm
5h 3m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,340 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 3m 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
- SHN — Sanderson Field · Shelton, United States
- IAD — Washington Dulles International 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 SHN
- SEA · Seattle Tacoma International Airport42 mi away
- OLM · Olympia Regional Airport22 mi away
- PWT · Bremerton National Airport25 mi away
- TIW · Tacoma Narrows Airport27 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SHN from IAD?
The flight distance from Shelton (SHN) to Washington (IAD) is 2,340 miles (3,766 km, 2,033 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SHN to IAD?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 3m 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 Shelton and Washington?
Washington is 3 hours ahead of Shelton.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SHN to IAD?
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