DTW
Detroit
United States
1,256 km
781 miles
GFK
Grand Forks
United States
Distance
1,256 km
781 mi / 678 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DTW GFK
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Grand Forks International Airport
IATA Code DTW GFK
ICAO Code KDTW KGFK
City Detroit Grand Forks
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 645 ft 845 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 47.950000, -97.170000

Detroit (DTW) to Grand Forks (GFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) in Grand Forks, United States is 1,256 kilometers (781 miles / 678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 22:01 in Detroit, it's 21:01 in Grand Forks.

The return flight from Grand Forks (GFK) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 115° (east southeast). 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 Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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