Distance between Washington D.C. (DCA) and Austin, TX (AUS)
Flight distance from Washington D.C. to Austin (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Austin–Bergstrom International Airport) is 1315 miles / 2117 kilometers / 1143 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 2 hours 59 minutes.
Driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Austin (AUS) is 1532 miles / 2466 kilometers and travel time by car is about 26 hours 13 minutes.
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Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Austin.
Shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
How far is Austin from Washington D.C.?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Washington D.C. and Austin. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1315.454 miles
- 2117.017 kilometers
- 1143.098 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1313.808 miles
- 2114.369 kilometers
- 1141.668 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
Airport information
| A | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| B | Austin–Bergstrom International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Austin, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AUS |
| ICAO Code: | KAUS |
| Coordinates: | 30°11′40″N, 97°40′11″W |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Washington D.C. and Austin is 1 hour. Austin is 1 hour behind Washington D.C..
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 168 kg (370 pounds).
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Washington D.C. (DCA) → Austin (AUS).
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