CVG to DCA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 660 km (410 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 20m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (DCA to CVG).
How far is it from Cincinnati / Covington to Washington?
The great-circle distance between Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 660 km (410 mi, 356 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CVG to DCA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DCA is roughly east of CVG.
How is the CVG to DCA route written in code?
The pair is written CVG-DCA in IATA codes and KCVG-KDCA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport is CVG (KCVG), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is DCA (KDCA).
| CVG | DCA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
| ICAO code | KCVG | KDCA |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 896 ft | 15 ft |
| Rank by connections | #223 | #70 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
DCA sits 881 ft (269 m) lower than CVG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CVG to DCA
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, DL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cincinnati / Covington from Washington?
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) are 660 km (410 mi, 356 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CVG to DCA?
A typical nonstop flight between CVG and DCA takes about 1h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DCA from CVG?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) lies roughly east of Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).
Which airlines fly CVG to DCA?
1 airline appear on the CVG-DCA route in the open dataset, including US Airways.
Related routes
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