Distance from Washington DC to Reston

Distance is 29 kilometers or 18 miles or 15 nautical miles

The distance is the theoretical air distance (great circle distance). Flying between the two locations' airports can be a different distance, depending on airport location and actual route chosen.

Map – Shortest path between Washington DC and Reston

Map – Shortest path between Washington DC and Reston
  • Location for Washington DC
  • Location for Reston

The map is using a projection that makes land and oceans much wider near the south and north poles. The heading/course/bearing during a flight varies in most cases. Map based on image from NASA.

Heading from Washington DC

Latitude: 38° 54' North
Longitude: 77° 02' West
Initial heading:282.5°West-northwestWest-northwest
Final heading:282.3°West-northwestWest-northwest

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Heading from Reston

Latitude: 38° 58' North
Longitude: 77° 22' West
Initial heading:102.3°East-southeastEast-southeast
Final heading:102.5°East-southeastEast-southeast

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Local time comparison

LocationLocal Time
Washington DC (USA – District of Columbia)Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 7:47:31 am
Reston (USA – Virginia)Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 7:47:31 am

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