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DCA to UGN: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Chicago (Waukegan National Airport)
619 mi
995 km · 537 nm
1h 49m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
619 miles nonstop takes roughly 1h 49m 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
- UGN — Waukegan National Airport · 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 UGN
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport31 mi away
- ENW · Kenosha Regional Airport12 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport21 mi away
- RAC · John H Batten Airport24 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from UGN?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Chicago (UGN) is 619 miles (995 km, 537 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to UGN?
A nonstop flight takes about 1h 49m 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 Chicago?
Chicago is 1 hour behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to UGN?
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