Distance From Gary Chicago International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, GYY - DCA Distance

The distance from Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 580 miles or 933 kilometers or 503 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Gary ( United States ) to Washington ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gary and Washington takes around 1 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gary Chicago International Airport, Gary, United States to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, United States is 1 hours 19 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • GYY - DCA

Kilometers		933 km
Statute Miles		580 miles
Nautical Miles		503 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 19 minutes

Gary Chicago International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Flight Route Map - GYY to DCA Flight Path

Location of Gary Chicago International Airport & Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gary to Washington nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Gary, United States and Washington, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Gary, United States and Washington, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GYY - DCA

Time difference between Gary (United States) and Washington (United States) is 1 Hours.
Washington time is 1 Hours ahead of Gary.

Location	Local Time
Gary (United States)	2025-12-18, 04:53:01 CST
Washington (United States)	2025-12-18, 05:53:01 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY / KGYY) Gary, United States

Destination

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA / KDCA) Washington, United States