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DCA to GYY: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Gary (Gary Chicago International Airport)
579 mi
932 km · 503 nm
1h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
579 miles nonstop takes roughly 1h 44m 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
- GYY — Gary Chicago International Airport · Gary, 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 GYY
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport36 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport20 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport21 mi away
- VPZ · Porter County Municipal Airport24 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from GYY?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Gary (GYY) is 579 miles (932 km, 503 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to GYY?
A nonstop flight takes about 1h 44m 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 Gary?
Gary is 1 hour behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to GYY?
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