Airport Comparison
| DCA | DET | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport | Coleman A Young Municipal Airport |
| IATA Code | DCA | DET |
| ICAO Code | KDCA | KDET |
| City | Washington | Detroit |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Detroit |
| Elevation | 14 ft | 626 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.850000, -77.040000 | 42.410000, -83.010000 |
Washington (DCA) to Detroit (DET) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) in Detroit, United States is 640 kilometers (398 miles / 346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 05:40 in Washington, it's 05:40 in Detroit.
The return flight from Detroit (DET) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 126° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.