DTW
Detroit
United States
2,014 km
1,251 miles
LVS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
2,014 km
1,251 mi / 1,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DTW LVS
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Las Vegas Municipal Airport
IATA Code DTW LVS
ICAO Code KDTW KLVS
City Detroit Las Vegas
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Denver
Elevation 645 ft 6,877 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 35.650000, -105.140000

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

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS) in Las Vegas, United States is 2,014 kilometers (1,251 miles / 1,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 10:10 in Detroit, it's 08:10 in Las Vegas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,232 feet between the two airports. Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas (LVS) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 62° (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 Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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