DEN
Denver
United States
1,790 km
1,112 miles
YIP
Detroit
United States
Distance
1,790 km
1,112 mi / 967 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Denver
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DEN YIP
Airport Name Denver International Airport Willow Run Airport
IATA Code DEN YIP
ICAO Code KDEN KYIP
City Denver Detroit
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/New_York
Elevation 5,434 ft 716 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 42.200000, -83.500000

Denver (DEN) to Detroit (YIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Willow Run Airport (YIP) in Detroit, United States is 1,790 kilometers (1,112 miles / 967 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 04:34 in Denver, it's 06:34 in Detroit.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,718 feet between the two airports. Willow Run 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 (YIP) 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 Willow Run Airport (YIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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