The diagram shows this better than I can explain it. At a gage height of 1 foot, our stream has the amount of water (flow) represented by the blue area. Let's say it rains and the water rises to 2 feet. The additional flow is represented by the green area.
Closest Airport to Washington, D. C., DC. The closest airport to Washington, D. C. is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Distance from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Washington, D. C., DC is 4,8 kilometers (3,0 miles).
The Washington Dulles International Airport is also conveniently located just 28 miles west of downtown D.C., which means you can easily visit the United States Capitol, the historic Fordâs Theatre, and Chinatown during your stay.