Washington (DCA) to Denver (DEN)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,472
miles
2,369
kilometers
1,279
nautical miles

🕐 3h 18m
Flight Time
🧭 W (282°)
Direction
🌍 -2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,472 2,355
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,472 2,355
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,472 2,208
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,472 2,208
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,472 2,944
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,472 2,208
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?

Flights between Washington and Denver follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The DCA to DEN route connects Washington, United States with Denver, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 1,472 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 282° from Washington. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DCA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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

🛬 About DEN

Denver International Airport

Denver International Airport (DEN) serves Denver, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Denver International Airport is 1,472 miles (2,369 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DCA to DEN typically take around 3h 18m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,472 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.