Airport Comparison
Detroit Lakes (DTL) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Detroit Lakes/Wething Field (DTL) in Detroit Lakes, United States to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 2,396 kilometers (1,489 miles / 1,294 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 146°.
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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 11:33 in Detroit Lakes, it's 12:33 in Tampa.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,370 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Detroit Lakes/Wething Field.
The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Detroit Lakes (DTL) follows a heading of 335° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Detroit Lakes/Wething Field (DTL) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.