Flight Time from Bethesda to Dale City
The flight from Bethesda to Dale City covers about 26 mi and takes roughly 33 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Bethesda and Dale City are about 26 mi (42 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 37 mi (59 km), a drive of about 51 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 33 min.
| Straight-line distance | 26 mi / 42 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 37 mi / 59 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 51 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 33 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $5 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 38.809, -77.206 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Bethesda to Dale City is about 26 mi (42 km) in a straight line, and roughly 37 mi (59 km) by road.