Newark to Washington flight distance & time (EWR-DCA)
How far is Newark from Washington by plane? The great circle distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 320 km / 173 nm, about 42m flight time, with an initial heading of 231° (SW).
| From | Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), Newark, US |
|---|---|
| To | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington, US |
| Distance | 320 km · 173 nm · 199 mi |
| Initial heading | 231° (SW) |
Airlines on this route
- Continental Airlines (CO)
- Continental Express (CO)
- United Airlines (UA)
Aircraft with enough range to fly EWR to DCA nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2 | 173 nm / 320 km |
| FVM / CVM | 176 nm / 326 km |
| Nieuport Nieuport 11 | 178 nm / 330 km |
| Hiller UH-12 / H-23/OH-23 Raven | 178 nm / 330 km |
| Nieuport Nieuport 28 | 188 nm / 348 km |
| Bristol M.1 | 189 nm / 350 km |
| Albatros D.V | 189 nm / 350 km |
| Aeronca L-3 Grasshopper | 189 nm / 350 km |
| Fokker D.VII | 189 nm / 350 km |
| Westland Westland 30 / WG30 | 189 nm / 350 km |
| SPAD S.VII | 194 nm / 359 km |
| Hanriot HD.1 | 194 nm / 359 km |
| Caudron G.3 | 194 nm / 359 km |
| Fokker Eindecker III (E.III) | 194 nm / 359 km |
| Hughes / Schweizer 269 / 300, TH-55 Osage | 195 nm / 361 km |
| Hughes / Schweizer 269 / 300, TH-55 Osage | 195 nm / 361 km |
| Sikorsky Aircraft S-47 / R-4 / H-4 / Hoverfly 1 | 200 nm / 370 km |
| Taylorcraft L-2 Grasshopper | 200 nm / 370 km |
| Sikorsky Aircraft S-64 Skycrane | 200 nm / 370 km |
| Pfalz D.XII | 200 nm / 370 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Newark from Washington?
- The great circle distance between Newark and Washington is 320 km (173 nm / 199 mi).
- How long is the flight from Newark to Washington?
- A direct flight from EWR to DCA takes about 42m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from Newark to Washington?
- Yes - 3 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.