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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).

Distance
651 km
Distance (mi)
405 mi
Nautical miles
352 nm
Typical flight time
1h 20m
Direction
northwest
Airlines
3

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.

Airlines flying DCA to DTW

3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset. Codes and carriers:

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?

3 airlines appear on the DCA-DTW route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways.

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