Washington (DCA) to New York (LGA)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 214
miles
345
kilometers
186
nautical miles

🕐 54 minutes
Flight Time
🧭 NE (51°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
214 342
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
214 342
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
214 321
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
214 321
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
214 428
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
214 321
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 New York 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 LGA route connects Washington, United States with New York, United States. This short-haul flight covers 214 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a NE bearing of 51° from Washington.

🛫 About DCA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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

🛬 About LGA

La Guardia Airport

La Guardia Airport (LGA) serves New York, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to La Guardia Airport is 214 miles (345 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DCA to LGA typically take around 54 minutes. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 214 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.