# Distance from Detroit (DTW) to Elliot Lake (YEL)

> 465 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 465 km / 289 mi / 251 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 8° (north)
- **Return heading**: 188° (south)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (United States) → Canada
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 12:26 in Detroit, it's 12:26 in Elliot Lake)
- **Elevation difference**: 442 ft (YEL is higher than DTW)

## Airports

### [Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dtw-detroit-detroit-metro-wayne-county-airport/1ef266df-17dd-690a-88d4-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Detroit, United States
- ICAO: KDTW
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 42.210000, -83.350000
- Elevation: 645 ft

### [Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yel-elliot-lake-elliot-lake-municipal-airport/1ef266de-af6d-600a-a006-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Elliot Lake, Canada
- ICAO: CYEL
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Coordinates: 46.350000, -82.560000
- Elevation: 1,087 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dtw-detroit-detroit-metro-wayne-county-airport/1ef266df-17dd-690a-88d4-06bb2780ed98)
- [Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yel-elliot-lake-elliot-lake-municipal-airport/1ef266de-af6d-600a-a006-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)