DTW
Detroit
United States
847 km
526 miles
JEF
Jefferson City
United States
Distance
847 km
526 mi / 457 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DTW JEF
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Jefferson City Memorial Airport
IATA Code DTW JEF
ICAO Code KDTW KJEF
City Detroit Jefferson City
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 645 ft 549 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 38.590000, -92.160000

Detroit (DTW) to Jefferson City (JEF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF) in Jefferson City, United States is 847 kilometers (526 miles / 457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 14:15 in Detroit, it's 13:15 in Jefferson City.

The return flight from Jefferson City (JEF) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 59° (east northeast). 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 Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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