DTW
Detroit
United States
2,185 km
1,358 miles
VEL
Vernal
United States
Distance
2,185 km
1,358 mi / 1,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

DTW VEL
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Vernal Regional Airport
IATA Code DTW VEL
ICAO Code KDTW KVEL
City Detroit Vernal
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Denver
Elevation 645 ft 5,274 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 40.440000, -109.510000

Detroit (DTW) to Vernal (VEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) in Vernal, United States is 2,185 kilometers (1,358 miles / 1,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 12:26 in Detroit, it's 10:26 in Vernal.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,629 feet between the two airports. Vernal Regional 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 Vernal (VEL) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 76° (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 Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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