DTW
Detroit
United States
2,030 km
1,262 miles
GWS
Glenwood Springs
United States
Distance
2,030 km
1,262 mi / 1,096 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
270°
west

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DTW GWS
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport
IATA Code DTW GWS
ICAO Code KDTW KGWS
City Detroit Glenwood Springs
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Denver
Elevation 645 ft 5,916 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 39.510000, -107.310000

Detroit (DTW) to Glenwood Springs (GWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) in Glenwood Springs, United States is 2,030 kilometers (1,262 miles / 1,096 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 05:29 in Detroit, it's 03:29 in Glenwood Springs.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,271 feet between the two airports. Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Glenwood Springs (GWS) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 74° (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 Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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