DAY to LGA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is 882 km (548 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 35m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (LGA to DAY).
How far is it from Dayton to New York?
The great-circle distance between James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is 882 km (548 mi, 476 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DAY to LGA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LGA is roughly east of DAY.
How is the DAY to LGA route written in code?
The pair is written DAY-LGA in IATA codes and KDAY-KLGA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. James M. Cox Dayton International Airport is DAY (KDAY), LaGuardia Airport is LGA (KLGA).
| DAY | LGA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | James M. Cox Dayton International Airport | LaGuardia Airport |
| ICAO code | KDAY | KLGA |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 1,009 ft | 21 ft |
| Rank by connections | #443 | #94 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LGA sits 988 ft (301 m) lower than DAY, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DAY to LGA
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, DL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dayton from New York?
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are 882 km (548 mi, 476 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DAY to LGA?
A typical nonstop flight between DAY and LGA takes about 1h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LGA from DAY?
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) lies roughly east of James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY).
Which airlines fly DAY to LGA?
1 airline appear on the DAY-LGA route in the open dataset, including US Airways.
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