Airport Comparison
| DTW | GRI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport | Central Nebraska Regional Airport |
| IATA Code | DTW | GRI |
| ICAO Code | KDTW | KGRI |
| City | Detroit | Grand Island |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 645 ft | 1,847 ft |
| Coordinates | 42.210000, -83.350000 | 40.970000, -98.310000 |
Detroit (DTW) to Grand Island (GRI) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) in Grand Island, United States is 1,250 kilometers (777 miles / 675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 269°.
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 05:27 in Detroit, it's 04:27 in Grand Island.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,202 feet between the two airports. Central Nebraska Regional Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.
The return flight from Grand Island (GRI) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 79° (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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.