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How far is Reno, NV, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) is 2273 miles / 3658 kilometers / 1975 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Reno (RNO) is 2600 miles / 4185 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 20 minutes.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Reno–Tahoe International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Reno

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Reno. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2272.871 miles
  • 3657.831 kilometers
  • 1975.071 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2267.303 miles
  • 3648.870 kilometers
  • 1970.232 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).

How long does it take to fly from Washington D.C. to Reno?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Reno–Tahoe International Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Reno generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 548 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Reno

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO).

Airport information

Origin Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W
Destination Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″W