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DCA to DPA: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → West Chicago (Dupage Airport)
626 mi
1,008 km · 544 nm
1h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
626 miles nonstop takes roughly 1h 50m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
- DPA — Dupage Airport · West Chicago, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DCA
Near DPA
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport18 mi away
- LOT · Lewis University Airport22 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport23 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport27 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from DPA?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to West Chicago (DPA) is 626 miles (1,008 km, 544 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to DPA?
A nonstop flight takes about 1h 50m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Washington and West Chicago?
West Chicago is 1 hour behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to DPA?
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