DTW
Detroit
United States
2,451 km
1,523 miles
RIF
Richfield
United States
Distance
2,451 km
1,523 mi / 1,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
271°
west

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Airport Comparison

DTW RIF
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Richfield Municipal Airport
IATA Code DTW RIF
ICAO Code KDTW KRIF
City Detroit Richfield
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Denver
Elevation 645 ft 5,318 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 38.730000, -112.100000

Detroit (DTW) to Richfield (RIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) in Richfield, United States is 2,451 kilometers (1,523 miles / 1,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 01:00 in Detroit, it's 23:00 in Richfield.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,673 feet between the two airports. Richfield Municipal Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Richfield (RIF) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 72° (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 Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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