# Distance from Washington (DCA) to New York (LGA)

> 345 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 345 km / 215 mi / 187 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 51° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 233° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (United States)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 01:36 in Washington, it's 01:36 in New York)
- **Elevation difference**: 7 ft (LGA is higher than DCA)

## Airports

### [Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dca-washington-ronald-reagan-washington-ntl-airport/1ef266df-16de-6284-ae10-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Washington, United States
- ICAO: KDCA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 38.850000, -77.040000
- Elevation: 14 ft

### [Laguardia Airport (LGA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lga-new-york-laguardia-airport/1ef266df-274e-6434-bac8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: New York, United States
- ICAO: KLGA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 40.780000, -73.870000
- Elevation: 21 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dca-washington-ronald-reagan-washington-ntl-airport/1ef266df-16de-6284-ae10-06bb2780ed98)
- [Laguardia Airport (LGA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lga-new-york-laguardia-airport/1ef266df-274e-6434-bac8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)