DCA
Washington
United States
1,084 km
674 miles
RFD
Chicago/Rockford
United States
Distance
1,084 km
674 mi / 585 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DCA RFD
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Chicago/Rockford International Airport
IATA Code DCA RFD
ICAO Code KDCA KRFD
City Washington Chicago/Rockford
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 14 ft 742 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 42.200000, -89.100000

Washington (DCA) to Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Chicago/Rockford International Airport (RFD) in Chicago/Rockford, United States is 1,084 kilometers (674 miles / 585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 10:40 in Washington, it's 09:40 in Chicago/Rockford.

The return flight from Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Chicago/Rockford International Airport (RFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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