Washington (DCA) to Minneapolis (MSP)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 929
miles
1,495
kilometers
807
nautical miles

🕐 2h 16m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (302°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
929 1,486
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
929 1,486
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
929 1,394
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
929 1,394
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
929 1,858
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
929 1,394
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 Minneapolis, your watch will be 1 hour behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The DCA to MSP route connects Washington, United States with Minneapolis, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 929 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 NW bearing of 302° 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 MSP

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) serves Minneapolis, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport is 929 miles (1,495 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DCA to MSP typically take around 2h 16m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 929 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.