DTW
Detroit
United States
2,791 km
1,734 miles
LSV
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
2,791 km
1,734 mi / 1,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

DTW LSV
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Nellis Afb Airport
IATA Code DTW LSV
ICAO Code KDTW KLSV
City Detroit Las Vegas
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 645 ft 1,869 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 36.240000, -115.030000

Detroit (DTW) to Las Vegas (LSV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Nellis Afb Airport (LSV) in Las Vegas, United States is 2,791 kilometers (1,734 miles / 1,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 07:31 in Detroit, it's 04:31 in Las Vegas. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,224 feet between the two airports. Nellis Afb Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LSV) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 66° (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 Nellis Afb Airport (LSV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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