Distance between Detroit, MI (DTW) and Washington D.C. (IAD)
Distance from Detroit to Washington D.C. (Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport) is 383 miles / 617 kilometers / 333 nautical miles.
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How far is Washington D.C. from Detroit?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Detroit and Washington D.C.. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 383.402 miles
- 617.026 kilometers
- 333.167 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 382.946 miles
- 616.291 kilometers
- 332.771 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is 1 hour 13 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Detroit and Washington D.C..
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Detroit, MI
Washington D.C.
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 78 kg (172 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| B | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
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