JFK
New York
United States
828 km
515 miles
YIP
Detroit
United States
Distance
828 km
515 mi / 447 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JFK YIP
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Willow Run Airport
IATA Code JFK YIP
ICAO Code KJFK KYIP
City New York Detroit
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/New_York
Elevation 13 ft 716 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 42.200000, -83.500000

New York (JFK) to Detroit (YIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Willow Run Airport (YIP) in Detroit, United States is 828 kilometers (515 miles / 447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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.

Time zone information: When it's 14:20 in New York, it's 14:20 in Detroit.

The return flight from Detroit (YIP) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 99° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Willow Run Airport (YIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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