What is the flight distance between LGW and DCA?

Distance between Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is 5910 kilometers or 3673 miles.

Distance From Gatwick Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport (LGW - DCA Distance)

Q: How long is the flight from LGW to DCA?

Flight time from Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom to Ronald Reagan National Airport, Washington, United States is 7 hours 21 minutes under avarage conditions.

Q: What is the time difference between London, United Kingdom and Washington, United States?

Time difference between London (United Kingdom) and Washington (United States) is 5 Hours. Washington time is 5 Hours behind London. It is currently 01:58 in Gatwick Airport (LGW) and 20:58 in Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA).

The flight distance from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is 3673 miles. This is equivalent to 5910 kilometers or 3190 nautical miles. The distance shown below is the straight line distance (may be called as flying or air distance) or direct flight distance between airports.

5910 kilometers is the distance from Gatwick Airport, United Kingdom to Ronald Reagan National Airport, United States.

Flight Duration between London, United Kingdom and Washington, United States

Estimated flight time from Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom to Ronald Reagan National Airport, Washington, United States is 7 hours 21 minutes under avarage conditions. The flight time calculator assumes an average flight speed for a commercial airliner of 500 mph, which is equivalent to 805 km/hr or 434 knots. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind speeds or weather conditions.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LGW - DCA

Time difference between London (United Kingdom) and Washington (United States) is 5 Hours.
Current local time in London is 2025-12-14, 01:58:47 GMT and time in Washington is 2025-12-13, 20:58:47 EST.
Washington time is 5 Hours behind London.

Gatwick Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport Flight Route Map - LGW to DCA Flight Path

Location of Gatwick Airport & Ronald Reagan National Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between London, United Kingdom and Washington, United States.

Gatwick Airport
City:	London
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	LGW
ICAO Code:	EGKK
GPS Coordinates:	Latitude: N 51° 8' 53.2'' Longitude: W 0° 11' 25''
Current time:	2025-12-14, 01:58:47 GMT
Current weather:	Gatwick Airport 15 day weather forecast

Ronald Reagan National Airport
City:	Washington
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DCA
ICAO Code:	KDCA
GPS Coordinates:	Latitude: N 38° 51' 7.5'' Longitude: W 77° 2' 15.8''
Current time:	2025-12-13, 20:58:47 EST
Current weather:	Ronald Reagan National Airport 15 day weather forecast
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