DCA
Washington
United States
964 km
599 miles
MDW
Chicago
United States
Distance
964 km
599 mi / 521 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DCA MDW
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Chicago Midway International Airport
IATA Code DCA MDW
ICAO Code KDCA KMDW
City Washington Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 14 ft 620 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 41.790000, -87.750000

Washington (DCA) to Chicago (MDW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, United States is 964 kilometers (599 miles / 521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 05:43 in Washington, it's 04:43 in Chicago.

The return flight from Chicago (MDW) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). 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 Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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