Washington (DCA) to Detroit (DTW)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
✈️ 405
miles
651
kilometers
352
nautical miles
🕐 1h 16m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (307°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 405 | 648 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 405 | 648 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 405 | 608 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 405 | 608 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 405 | 810 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 405 | 608 Mosaic |
* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.
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💡 Did You Know?
A round trip between Washington and Detroit earns you 810 base miles - that's 3% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!
✈️ Flight Details
The DCA to DTW route connects Washington, United States with Detroit, United States. This short-haul flight covers 405 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.
This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a NW bearing of 307° from Washington.
🛫 About DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) serves Washington, United States.
🛬 About DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 405 miles (651 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DCA to DTW typically take around 1h 16m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 405 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.