DCA to DTW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 651 km (405 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 20m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (DTW to DCA).
How far is it from Washington to Detroit?
The great-circle distance between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 651 km (405 mi, 352 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 DCA to DTW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DTW is roughly northwest of DCA.
How is the DCA to DTW route written in code?
The pair is written DCA-DTW in IATA codes and KDCA-KDTW in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is DCA (KDCA), Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is DTW (KDTW).
| DCA | DTW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport |
| ICAO code | KDCA | KDTW |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 15 ft | 645 ft |
| Rank by connections | #70 | #59 |
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.
DTW sits 630 ft (192 m) higher than DCA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DCA to DTW
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, US.
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 Washington from Detroit?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are 651 km (405 mi, 352 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DCA to DTW?
A typical nonstop flight between DCA and DTW takes about 1h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DTW from DCA?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) lies roughly northwest of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
Which airlines fly DCA to DTW?
1 airline appear on the DCA-DTW route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines.
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