Washington to Atlanta
1h 31m The flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) covers 880 km (547 miles) and takes approximately 1h 31m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 231°, passing near 36.3° N, 80.9° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 1h 36m | 2h 01m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 1h 08m | 1h 33m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 59m | 1h 24m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 1h 02m | 1h 27m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| DCA | ATL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport |
| City | Washington | Atlanta |
| Country | United States | United States |
| ICAO | KDCA | KATL |
| Coordinates | 38.8521, -77.0377 | 33.6367, -84.4281 |
| Elevation | 15 ft | 1,026 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Washington to Atlanta?
A non-stop flight from Washington (DCA) to Atlanta (ATL) takes about 1h 31m. The great-circle distance is 880 km (547 miles, 475 nautical miles), flying south-west on an initial bearing of 231°.
How far is Washington from Atlanta?
880 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 547 miles or 475 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between DCA and ATL?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 880 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.