DTW
Detroit
United States
912 km
567 miles
LYU
Ely
United States
Distance
912 km
567 mi / 492 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DTW LYU
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Ely Municipal Airport
IATA Code DTW LYU
ICAO Code KDTW KELO
City Detroit Ely
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 645 ft 1,456 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 47.820000, -91.830000

Detroit (DTW) to Ely (LYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Ely Municipal Airport (LYU) in Ely, United States is 912 kilometers (567 miles / 492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 22:42 in Detroit, it's 21:42 in Ely.

The return flight from Ely (LYU) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 130° (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 Ely Municipal Airport (LYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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