DCA to LAS: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is 3,353 km (2,084 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 40m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (LAS to DCA).
How far is it from Washington to Las Vegas?
The great-circle distance between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is 3,353 km (2,084 mi, 1,811 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 DCA to LAS?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LAS is roughly west of DCA.
How is the DCA to LAS route written in code?
The pair is written DCA-LAS in IATA codes and KDCA-KLAS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is DCA (KDCA), Harry Reid International Airport is LAS (KLAS).
| DCA | LAS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | Harry Reid International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDCA | KLAS |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 15 ft | 2,181 ft |
| Rank by connections | #70 | #47 |
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.
LAS sits 2,166 ft (660 m) higher than DCA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DCA to LAS
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
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 Washington from Las Vegas?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) are 3,353 km (2,084 mi, 1,811 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DCA to LAS?
A typical nonstop flight between DCA and LAS takes about 4h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LAS from DCA?
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) lies roughly west of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
Which airlines fly DCA to LAS?
2 airlines appear on the DCA-LAS route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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