Flight Distance & Time from Detroit to Maryland Airports (BWI, DCA, IAD)
There are no commercial airports in "Maryland" per se — but three major airports serve the Baltimore-Washington metro area, all within 30–45 miles of Maryland destinations.
Non-Stop Flights from Detroit (DTW)
| Airport | Code | Location | Flight Time | Distance | Typical Airlines |
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| Baltimore/Washington Intl | BWI | Anne Arundel Co., MD | 1h 10m | 400 mi | Delta, Southwest, Spirit |
| Reagan National | DCA | Arlington, VA (DC) | 1h 25m | 395 mi | Delta, American |
| Dulles Intl | IAD | Dulles, VA (DC) | 1h 45m | 415 mi | Delta, United |
Choosing the Right Airport
- BWI: Best for Baltimore, Annapolis, Eastern Shore, Fort Meade, Columbia.
- DCA: Closest to DC, National Mall, Arlington, Alexandria — but perimeter rule limits flights >1,250 mi (DTW exempt).
- IAD: Best for Northern VA (Tysons, Reston, Herndon), Loudoun, western MD suburbs.
Ground Transport to Maryland
- BWI: MARC Train (Penn Line) → Baltimore Penn (30 min), BWI Rail Station (Amtrak/Northeast Regional). Light Rail to Baltimore. Rental cars on-site.
- DCA: Metro Blue/Yellow Line → DC/MD. No rental car facility on-airport (shuttle to off-site).
- IAD: Silver Line Metro (2022) → DC/VA. Rental car center (shuttle).
Booking Tips
- DTW is a Delta hub → best non-stop frequency on Delta.
- Southwest only flies BWI from DTW (not DCA/IAD).
- Early morning / late evening = fewer delays.
- Check DTW McNamara Terminal (Delta) vs. North Terminal (others) for connections.
For most Maryland destinations, BWI is the closest and most convenient — but DCA wins for DC/Arlington/Alexandria.
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