DTW
Detroit
United States
805 km
500 miles
LGA
New York
United States
Distance
805 km
500 mi / 435 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
98°
east

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DTW LGA
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Laguardia Airport
IATA Code DTW LGA
ICAO Code KDTW KLGA
City Detroit New York
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/New_York
Elevation 645 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 40.780000, -73.870000

Detroit (DTW) to New York (LGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Laguardia Airport (LGA) in New York, United States is 805 kilometers (500 miles / 435 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 22:14 in Detroit, it's 22:14 in New York.

The return flight from New York (LGA) 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 Laguardia Airport (LGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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