DCA to MEM: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Memphis International Airport (MEM) is 1,224 km (761 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (MEM to DCA).
How far is it from Washington to Memphis?
The great-circle distance between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) is 1,224 km (761 mi, 661 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 MEM?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MEM is roughly west of DCA.
How is the DCA to MEM route written in code?
The pair is written DCA-MEM in IATA codes and KDCA-KMEM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is DCA (KDCA), Memphis International Airport is MEM (KMEM).
| DCA | MEM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | Memphis International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDCA | KMEM |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 15 ft | 341 ft |
| Rank by connections | #70 | #284 |
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.
MEM sits 326 ft (99 m) higher than DCA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DCA to MEM
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 Washington from Memphis?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) are 1,224 km (761 mi, 661 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DCA to MEM?
A typical nonstop flight between DCA and MEM takes about 2h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MEM from DCA?
Memphis International Airport (MEM) lies roughly west of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
Which airlines fly DCA to MEM?
1 airline appear on the DCA-MEM route in the open dataset, including US Airways.
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