Washington (DCA) to Detroit (DTW) flights
Nonstop from Ronald Reagan Washington National to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
651km
405 mi, great circle
Flying time
1h 31m
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
9.4
average, November 2026
Airlines
2
passenger airlines
Airlines flying DCA to DTW
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Washington to Detroit?
About 1h 31m gate to gate for the 651 km (405 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DCA to DTW?
American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, with about 9.4 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).