Baltimore (BWI) to New York (LGA)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
✈️ 185
miles
297
kilometers
161
nautical miles
🕐 51 minutes
Flight Time
🧭 NE (52°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 185 | 296 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 185 | 296 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 185 | 278 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 185 | 278 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 185 | 370 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 185 | 278 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?
A round trip between Baltimore and New York earns you 370 base miles - that's 1% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!
✈️ Flight Details
The BWI to LGA route connects Baltimore, United States with New York, United States. This short-haul flight covers 185 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.
This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a NE bearing of 52° from Baltimore.
🛫 About BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) serves Baltimore, United States.
🛬 About LGA
La Guardia Airport
La Guardia Airport (LGA) serves New York, United States.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to La Guardia Airport is 185 miles (297 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BWI to LGA typically take around 51 minutes. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 185 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.