BWI
Baltimore
United States
49 km
30 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
49 km
30 mi / 26 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BWI DCA
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code BWI DCA
ICAO Code KBWI KDCA
City Baltimore Washington
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/New_York
Elevation 143 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 38.850000, -77.040000

Baltimore (BWI) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 49 kilometers (30 miles / 26 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 02:03 in Baltimore, it's 02:03 in Washington.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 41° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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