Washington (DCA) to New York (JFK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 213
miles
342
kilometers
185
nautical miles

🕐 54 minutes
Flight Time
🧭 NE (53°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
213 341
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
213 341
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
213 320
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
213 320
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
213 426
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
213 320
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 Washington and New York earns you 426 base miles - that's 2% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The DCA to JFK route connects Washington, United States with New York, United States. This short-haul flight covers 213 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a NE bearing of 53° from Washington.

🛫 About DCA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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

🛬 About JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport is 213 miles (342 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DCA to JFK typically take around 54 minutes. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 213 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.