Detroit (DTW) to Washington (IAD) flights
Nonstop from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Washington Dulles International: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
616km
383 mi, great circle
Flying time
1h 29m
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
4.3
average, November 2026
Airlines
2
passenger airlines
Airlines flying DTW to IAD
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Detroit to Washington?
About 1h 29m gate to gate for the 616 km (383 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DTW to IAD?
United Airlines and Frontier Airlines, with about 4.3 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).