DTW
Detroit
United States
687 km
427 miles
FMS
Fort Madison
United States
Distance
687 km
427 mi / 371 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
258°
west southwest

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DTW FMS
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Fort Madison Municipal Airport
IATA Code DTW FMS
ICAO Code KDTW KFSW
City Detroit Fort Madison
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 645 ft 722 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 40.660000, -91.330000

Detroit (DTW) to Fort Madison (FMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Fort Madison Municipal Airport (FMS) in Fort Madison, United States is 687 kilometers (427 miles / 371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 07:05 in Detroit, it's 06:05 in Fort Madison.

The return flight from Fort Madison (FMS) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 73° (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 Fort Madison Municipal Airport (FMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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