Airport Comparison
| DTW | RSL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport | Russell Municipal Airport |
| IATA Code | DTW | RSL |
| ICAO Code | KDTW | KRSL |
| City | Detroit | Russell |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 645 ft | 1,864 ft |
| Coordinates | 42.210000, -83.350000 | 38.870000, -98.810000 |
Detroit (DTW) to Russell (RSL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) in Russell, United States is 1,356 kilometers (843 miles / 732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 259°.
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 07:39 in Detroit, it's 06:39 in Russell.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,218 feet between the two airports. Russell Municipal Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.
The return flight from Russell (RSL) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 69° (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 Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.