Washington (DCA) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,190

miles

1,915

kilometers

1,034

nautical miles

🕐 2h 46m

Flight Time

🧭 W (256°)

Direction

🌍 -1h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	1,190	+714	1,904 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	1,190	+714	1,904 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	1,190	+595	1,785 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	1,190	+595	1,785 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	1,190	+1,190	2,380 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	1,190	+595	1,785 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?

When you land in Dallas-Fort Worth, your watch will be 1 hour behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The DCA to DFW route connects Washington, United States with Dallas-Fort Worth, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 1,190 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 256° from Washington. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DCA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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

🛬 About DFW

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) serves Dallas-Fort Worth, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is 1,190 miles (1,915 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from DCA to DFW typically take around 2h 46m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 1,190 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.