DTW
Detroit
United States
1,201 km
746 miles
IDP
Independence
United States
Distance
1,201 km
746 mi / 649 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
246°
west southwest

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DTW IDP
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Independence Municipal Airport
IATA Code DTW IDP
ICAO Code KDTW KIDP
City Detroit Independence
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 645 ft 825 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 37.160000, -95.780000

Detroit (DTW) to Independence (IDP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Independence Municipal Airport (IDP) in Independence, United States is 1,201 kilometers (746 miles / 649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 06:40 in Detroit, it's 05:40 in Independence.

The return flight from Independence (IDP) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 58° (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 Independence Municipal Airport (IDP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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