COS
Colorado Springs
United States
1,839 km
1,143 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
1,839 km
1,143 mi / 993 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Denver
Heading
71°
east northeast

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COS DTW
Airport Name City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code COS DTW
ICAO Code KCOS KDTW
City Colorado Springs Detroit
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/New_York
Elevation 6,187 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 38.810000, -104.700000 42.210000, -83.350000

Colorado Springs (COS) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) in Colorado Springs, United States to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 1,839 kilometers (1,143 miles / 993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 04:52 in Colorado Springs, it's 06:52 in Detroit.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,542 feet between the two airports. Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport sits lower than City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Colorado Springs (COS) follows a heading of 265° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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