Distance From Van Nuys Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, VNY - DCA Distance

The distance from Van Nuys Airport (VNY) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 2304 miles or 3708 kilometers or 2001 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 Van Nuys ( United States ) to Washington ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Van Nuys and Washington takes around 5 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Van Nuys Airport, Van Nuys, United States to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, United States is 5 hours 17 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 • VNY - DCA

Kilometers		3708 km
Statute Miles		2304 miles
Nautical Miles		2001 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 17 minutes

Van Nuys Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Flight Route Map - VNY to DCA Flight Path

Location of Van Nuys Airport & Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Van Nuys to Washington nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Van Nuys, United States and Washington, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VNY - DCA

Time difference between Van Nuys (United States) and Washington (United States) is 3 Hours.
Washington time is 3 Hours ahead of Van Nuys.

Location	Local Time
Van Nuys (United States)	2025-12-13, 13:09:06 PST
Washington (United States)	2025-12-13, 16:09:06 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

Van Nuys Airport (VNY / KVNY) Van Nuys, United States

Destination

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