Boston (BOS) to Washington (DCA)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 399
miles
641
kilometers
346
nautical miles

🕐 1h 16m
Flight Time
🧭 SW (235°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
399 638
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
399 638
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
399 599
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
399 599
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
399 798
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
399 599
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This short regional flight of 399 miles is perfect for a quick trip. Many airlines operate smaller aircraft like the Embraer E175 or Bombardier CRJ on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The BOS to DCA route connects Boston, United States with Washington, United States. This short-haul flight covers 399 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a SW bearing of 235° from Boston.

🛫 About BOS

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) serves Boston, United States.

🛬 About DCA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) serves Washington, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 399 miles (641 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BOS to DCA typically take around 1h 16m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 399 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.