# Distance from Detroit (DTW) to Lafayette (LAF)

> 360 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 360 km / 224 mi / 195 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 237° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 55° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (United States)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 11:19 in Detroit, it's 11:19 in Lafayette)
- **Elevation difference**: 39 ft (LAF is lower than DTW)

## Airports

### [Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dtw-detroit-detroit-metro-wayne-county-airport/1ef266df-17dd-690a-88d4-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Detroit, United States
- ICAO: KDTW
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 42.210000, -83.350000
- Elevation: 645 ft

### [Purdue University Airport (LAF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/laf-lafayette-purdue-university-airport/1ef266df-26cb-643a-b424-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Lafayette, United States
- ICAO: KLAF
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 40.410000, -86.940000
- Elevation: 606 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dtw-detroit-detroit-metro-wayne-county-airport/1ef266df-17dd-690a-88d4-06bb2780ed98)
- [Purdue University Airport (LAF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/laf-lafayette-purdue-university-airport/1ef266df-26cb-643a-b424-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)