Airport Comparison
| DCA | DTW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport | Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport |
| IATA Code | DCA | DTW |
| ICAO Code | KDCA | KDTW |
| City | Washington | Detroit |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 14 ft | 645 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.850000, -77.040000 | 42.210000, -83.350000 |
Washington (DCA) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 651 kilometers (404 miles / 351 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 00:54 in Washington, it's 00:54 in Detroit.
The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 123° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.