DEN
Denver
United States
1,802 km
1,120 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
1,802 km
1,120 mi / 973 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Denver
Heading
75°
east northeast

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DEN DTW
Airport Name Denver International Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code DEN DTW
ICAO Code KDEN KDTW
City Denver Detroit
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/New_York
Elevation 5,434 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 42.210000, -83.350000

Denver (DEN) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 1,802 kilometers (1,120 miles / 973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 04:37 in Denver, it's 06:37 in Detroit.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,789 feet between the two airports. Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 269° (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 Denver International Airport (DEN) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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