Distance From Henderson Field to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, MDY - DCA Distance

The distance from Henderson Field (MDY) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 5529 miles or 8898 kilometers or 4802 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 Sand Island ( United States Minor Outlying Islands ) to Washington ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sand Island and Washington takes around 12 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Henderson Field, Sand Island, United States Minor Outlying Islands to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, United States is 12 hours 42 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 • MDY - DCA

Kilometers		8898 km
Statute Miles		5529 miles
Nautical Miles		4802 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 42 minutes

Henderson Field to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Flight Route Map - MDY to DCA Flight Path

Location of Henderson Field & Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Sand Island to Washington nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Sand Island, United States Minor Outlying Islands and Washington, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Sand Island, United States Minor Outlying Islands and Washington, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MDY - DCA

Time difference between Sand Island (United States Minor Outlying Islands) and Washington (United States) is 7 Hours.
Washington time is 7 Hours ahead of Sand Island.

Location	Local Time
Sand Island (United States Minor Outlying Islands)	2026-03-19, 15:45:07 SST
Washington (United States)	2026-03-19, 22:45:07 EDT

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

Henderson Field (MDY / PMDY) Sand Island, United States Minor Outlying Islands

Destination

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