How far is Detroit, MI, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 383 miles / 617 kilometers / 333 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Detroit (DTW) is 504 miles / 811 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 34 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Detroit. Here are two standard 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 planet.
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).
How long does it take to fly from Washington D.C. to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Detroit?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Detroit generates about 81 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 81 kilograms equals 180 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Detroit (DTW)
| Delta Air Lines |
| United Airlines |