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.