SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
2,366 km
1,470 miles
YIP
Detroit
United States
Distance
2,366 km
1,470 mi / 1,278 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Denver
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SLC YIP
Airport Name Salt Lake City International Airport Willow Run Airport
IATA Code SLC YIP
ICAO Code KSLC KYIP
City Salt Lake City Detroit
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/New_York
Elevation 4,231 ft 716 ft
Coordinates 40.790000, -111.980000 42.200000, -83.500000

Salt Lake City (SLC) to Detroit (YIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States to Willow Run Airport (YIP) in Detroit, United States is 2,366 kilometers (1,470 miles / 1,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 07:25 in Salt Lake City, it's 09:25 in Detroit.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,515 feet between the two airports. Willow Run Airport sits lower than Salt Lake City International Airport.

The return flight from Detroit (YIP) to Salt Lake City (SLC) follows a heading of 276° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Willow Run Airport (YIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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