Washington to Cleveland flight distance & time (DCA-CLE)
How far is Washington from Cleveland by plane? The great circle distance from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is 499 km / 269 nm, about 54m flight time, with an initial heading of 306° (NW).
| From | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington, US |
|---|---|
| To | Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), Cleveland, US |
| Distance | 499 km · 269 nm · 310 mi |
| Initial heading | 306° (NW) |
Airlines on this route
- Continental Airlines (CO)
- Continental Express (CO)
- United Airlines (UA)
Aircraft with enough range to fly DCA to CLE nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| SAI / Skandinavisk Aero Industri KZ III | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-23 / Yak-23 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Fairey Flycatcher | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Piper PA-25 Pawnee | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Fiat G.46 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| MBB / Kawasaki / Eurocopter BK117 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Extra Aircraft EA-200 (EA 300/200) | 270 nm / 500 km |
| MBB / Kawasaki / Eurocopter BK117 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Bell Helicopter Bell 430 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-23 / Yak-23 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| MBB / Kawasaki / Eurocopter BK117 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Nord Aviation (SNCAN) NC.850 Series | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Dewoitine D.26 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| B B | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Caudron C.270 Luciole | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Mil Mi-8 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Mil Mi-24 / Mi-35 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Antonow / Antonov An-28 | 275 nm / 509 km |
| Auster J-1 Autocrat | 278 nm / 515 km |
| Aerospatiale / Sud-Aviation SA 315B Lama | 278 nm / 515 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Washington from Cleveland?
- The great circle distance between Washington and Cleveland is 499 km (269 nm / 310 mi).
- How long is the flight from Washington to Cleveland?
- A direct flight from DCA to CLE takes about 54m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from Washington to Cleveland?
- Yes - 3 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.