Airport Comparison
| DTW | PHL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport | Philadelphia International Airport |
| IATA Code | DTW | PHL |
| ICAO Code | KDTW | KPHL |
| City | Detroit | Philadelphia |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 645 ft | 36 ft |
| Coordinates | 42.210000, -83.350000 | 39.870000, -75.240000 |
Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia (PHL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) in Philadelphia, United States is 728 kilometers (452 miles / 393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.
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.
Time zone information: When it's 04:16 in Detroit, it's 04:16 in Philadelphia.
The return flight from Philadelphia (PHL) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 294° (west northwest). 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 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.