Airport Comparison
| DTW | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport | John F Kennedy International Airport |
| IATA Code | DTW | JFK |
| ICAO Code | KDTW | KJFK |
| City | Detroit | New York |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 645 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | 42.210000, -83.350000 | 40.640000, -73.780000 |
Detroit (DTW) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 816 kilometers (507 miles / 441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 99°.
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.
Time zone information: When it's 00:57 in Detroit, it's 00:57 in New York.
The return flight from New York (JFK) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 285° (west northwest). 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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.