Washington to Detroit flight distance & time (IAD-DTW)
How far is Washington from Detroit by plane? The great circle distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 617 km / 333 nm, about 1h 3m flight time, with an initial heading of 308° (NW).
| From | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Washington, US |
|---|---|
| To | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), Detroit, US |
| Distance | 617 km · 333 nm · 383 mi |
| Initial heading | 308° (NW) |
Airlines on this route
- Continental Airlines (CO)
- Continental Express (CO)
- Delta Air Lines (DL)
- United Airlines (UA)
- US Airways (US)
Aircraft with enough range to fly IAD to DTW nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Mil Mi-6 | 335 nm / 620 km |
| Nardi / Piaggio FN.305 | 335 nm / 620 km |
| Nardi / Piaggio FN.305 | 335 nm / 620 km |
| Boeing Model 15 / PW-9 / FB | 339 nm / 628 km |
| Bell Helicopter Bell 206L Long Ranger | 340 nm / 630 km |
| Kazan Ansat | 343 nm / 635 km |
| Percival P.40 Prentice | 344 nm / 637 km |
| Aeritalia / Fiat G.91 | 346 nm / 641 km |
| Aeritalia / Fiat G.91 | 346 nm / 641 km |
| LET Z-37 Cmelak | 346 nm / 641 km |
| Zlin (Moravan) Zlin Z 37T / Z 137T Agro-Turbo | 346 nm / 641 km |
| Sikorsky Aircraft S-55 (H-19) | 348 nm / 644 km |
| Piasecki H-21 / CH-21 | 348 nm / 644 km |
| Aeronca 15AC Sedan | 348 nm / 644 km |
| Piasecki H-21 / CH-21 | 348 nm / 644 km |
| Eurocopter EC 130 | 348 nm / 644 km |
| Robinson R44 | 348 nm / 644 km |
| AVRO 594 / 616 Avian | 348 nm / 644 km |
| CAC, Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation CA-28 Ceres | 350 nm / 648 km |
| Snow / Rockwell / Ayres S-2 / Thrush Commander / Thrush | 350 nm / 648 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Washington from Detroit?
- The great circle distance between Washington and Detroit is 617 km (333 nm / 383 mi).
- How long is the flight from Washington to Detroit?
- A direct flight from IAD to DTW takes about 1h 3m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from Washington to Detroit?
- Yes - 5 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.