DTW
Detroit
United States
1,161 km
721 miles
OLU
Columbus
United States
Distance
1,161 km
721 mi / 627 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
271°
west

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DTW OLU
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Columbus Municipal Airport
IATA Code DTW OLU
ICAO Code KDTW KOLU
City Detroit Columbus
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 645 ft 1,447 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 41.450000, -97.340000

Detroit (DTW) to Columbus (OLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) in Columbus, United States is 1,161 kilometers (721 miles / 627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 01:50 in Detroit, it's 00:50 in Columbus.

The return flight from Columbus (OLU) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 81° (east). 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 Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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