DTW
Detroit
United States
709 km
440 miles
RKW
Rockwood
United States
Distance
709 km
440 mi / 383 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
190°
south

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DTW RKW
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Rockwood Municipal Airport
IATA Code DTW RKW
ICAO Code KDTW KRKW
City Detroit Rockwood
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 645 ft 1,664 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 35.920000, -84.690000

Detroit (DTW) to Rockwood (RKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Rockwood Municipal Airport (RKW) in Rockwood, United States is 709 kilometers (440 miles / 383 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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 02:32 in Detroit, it's 01:32 in Rockwood.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,019 feet between the two airports. Rockwood Municipal Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Rockwood (RKW) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 9° (north). 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 Rockwood Municipal Airport (RKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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