DCA
Washington
United States
661 km
411 miles
YIP
Detroit
United States
Distance
661 km
411 mi / 357 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DCA YIP
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Willow Run Airport
IATA Code DCA YIP
ICAO Code KDCA KYIP
City Washington Detroit
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/New_York
Elevation 14 ft 716 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 42.200000, -83.500000

Washington (DCA) to Detroit (YIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Willow Run Airport (YIP) in Detroit, United States is 661 kilometers (411 miles / 357 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 16:53 in Washington, it's 16:53 in Detroit.

The return flight from Detroit (YIP) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 122° (east 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 Willow Run Airport (YIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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