Washington (DCA) to Philadelphia (PHL)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
✈️ 119
miles
192
kilometers
103
nautical miles
🕐 44 minutes
Flight Time
🧭 NE (53°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 119 | 190 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 119 | 190 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 119 | 179 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 119 | 179 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 119 | 238 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 119 | 179 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 Philadelphia earns you 238 base miles - that's 1% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!
✈️ Flight Details
The DCA to PHL route connects Washington, United States with Philadelphia, United States. This short-haul flight covers 119 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 PHL
Philadelphia International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) serves Philadelphia, United States.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 119 miles (192 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DCA to PHL typically take around 44 minutes. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 119 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.