Back to CalculatorRoute ID: BWI-DCA
Flight Distance from Baltimore (BWI) to Washington (DCA)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
BWIKBWI
Baltimore, United States
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Great Circle Path
48 km30 miles • 26 NM
Destination Airport
KDCADCA
Washington, United States
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Direct Distance
48 km
30 Statute Miles
26 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
0h 33m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
4 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
222° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
0h 33m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
0h 33m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
0h 36m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🇺🇸 United States
Allowed Stay365 days
Passport Validity Required0 months
💡 Official Note: Freedom of movement within home country.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
- City / Country: Baltimore, United States
- ICAO Code: KBWI
- Coordinates: 39.1754°, -76.6683°
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Elevation: 146 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
- City / Country: Washington, United States
- ICAO Code: KDCA
- Coordinates: 38.8521°, -77.0377°
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Elevation: 15 ft
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