Washington (DCA) to Newark (EWR)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 198

miles

319

kilometers

172

nautical miles

🕐 53 minutes

Flight Time

🧭 NE (49°)

Direction

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Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	198	+119	317 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	198	+119	317 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	198	+99	297 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	198	+99	297 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	198	+198	396 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	198	+99	297 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 198 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 DCA to EWR route connects Washington, United States with Newark, United States. This short-haul flight covers 198 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a NE bearing of 49° from Washington.

🛫 About DCA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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

🛬 About EWR

Newark Liberty International Airport

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) serves Newark, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport is 198 miles (319 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from DCA to EWR typically take around 53 minutes. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 198 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.