DAY
Dayton
United States
267 km
166 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
267 km
166 mi / 144 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DAY DTW
Airport Name James M Cox Dayton International Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code DAY DTW
ICAO Code KDAY KDTW
City Dayton Detroit
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/New_York
Elevation 1,009 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 39.900000, -84.220000 42.210000, -83.350000

Dayton (DAY) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from James M Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) in Dayton, United States to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 267 kilometers (166 miles / 144 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

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 14:14 in Dayton, it's 14:14 in Detroit.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Dayton (DAY) follows a heading of 196° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the James M Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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