DCA
Washington
United States
345 km
215 miles
LGA
New York
United States
Distance
345 km
215 mi / 187 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA LGA
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Laguardia Airport
IATA Code DCA LGA
ICAO Code KDCA KLGA
City Washington New York
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/New_York
Elevation 14 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 40.780000, -73.870000

Washington (DCA) to New York (LGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Laguardia Airport (LGA) in New York, United States is 345 kilometers (215 miles / 187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 05:50 in Washington, it's 05:50 in New York.

The return flight from New York (LGA) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 233° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Laguardia Airport (LGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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