Rochester to Washington flight distance & time (ROC-DCA)
How far is Rochester from Washington by plane? The great circle distance from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 477 km / 258 nm, about 53m flight time, with an initial heading of 173° (S).
| From | Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC), Rochester, US |
|---|---|
| To | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington, US |
| Distance | 477 km · 258 nm · 296 mi |
| Initial heading | 173° (S) |
Airlines on this route
- US Airways (US)
Aircraft with enough range to fly ROC to DCA nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Curtiss Model 58 F9C Sparrowhawk | 258 nm / 478 km |
| Fleet 80 Canuck | 259 nm / 480 km |
| EKW, Eidgen H | 259 nm / 480 km |
| Klemm L 25 | 259 nm / 480 km |
| PZL Mielec M15 (Belphegor) | 259 nm / 480 km |
| Zlin (Moravan) Zlin Z 226 | 259 nm / 480 km |
| Westland WS-51A Widgeon | 260 nm / 482 km |
| Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5 | 261 nm / 483 km |
| ERCO Ercoupe 415 | 261 nm / 483 km |
| Consolidated Model 1 / 2 / NY / PT-1 / PT-3 | 261 nm / 483 km |
| de Havilland D.H.94 Moth Minor | 261 nm / 483 km |
| de Havilland D.H.80 Puss Moth | 261 nm / 483 km |
| Sikorsky / Boeing RAH-66 Comanche | 262 nm / 485 km |
| Sikorsky / Boeing RAH-66 Comanche | 262 nm / 485 km |
| MD Helicopters MD 520N | 264 nm / 489 km |
| Westland Scout / Wasp | 265 nm / 491 km |
| Aerospatiale / Sud-Aviation SE 3160 / SA 316 / SA 319 Alouette III | 267 nm / 494 km |
| Aerospatiale / Sud-Aviation SE 3160 / SA 316 / SA 319 Alouette III | 267 nm / 494 km |
| Mil Mi-17 / Mi-171 | 267 nm / 494 km |
| Extra Aircraft EA-200 (EA 300/200) | 270 nm / 500 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Rochester from Washington?
- The great circle distance between Rochester and Washington is 477 km (258 nm / 296 mi).
- How long is the flight from Rochester to Washington?
- A direct flight from ROC to DCA takes about 53m, 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 Rochester to Washington?
- Yes - 1 airline currently operates this route, see the list above.