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VNY to IAD: distance & flight time
Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport) → Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport)
2,281 mi
3,671 km · 1,982 nm
4h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,281 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 56m 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
- VNY — Van Nuys Airport · Van Nuys, 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 VNY
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport19 mi away
- WHP · Whiteman Airport6 mi away
- BUR · Bob Hope Airport8 mi away
- SMO · Santa Monica Municipal Airport14 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VNY from IAD?
The flight distance from Van Nuys (VNY) to Washington (IAD) is 2,281 miles (3,671 km, 1,982 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VNY to IAD?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 56m 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 Van Nuys and Washington?
Washington is 3 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VNY to IAD?
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