Distance From Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, BMI - DCA Distance

The distance from Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 642 miles or 1032 kilometers or 557 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Bloomington/Normal ( United States ) to Washington ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bloomington/Normal and Washington takes around 1 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal, Bloomington/Normal, United States to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, United States is 1 hours 28 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BMI - DCA

Kilometers		1032 km
Statute Miles		642 miles
Nautical Miles		557 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 28 minutes

Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Flight Route Map - BMI to DCA Flight Path

Location of Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal & Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Bloomington/Normal to Washington nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Bloomington/Normal, United States and Washington, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BMI - DCA

Time difference between Bloomington/Normal (United States) and Washington (United States) is 1 Hours.
Washington time is 1 Hours ahead of Bloomington/Normal.

Location	Local Time
Bloomington/Normal (United States)	2025-12-13, 17:00:56 CST
Washington (United States)	2025-12-13, 18:00:56 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI / KBMI) Bloomington/Normal, United States

Destination

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA / KDCA) Washington, United States