DTW
Detroit
United States
3,201 km
1,989 miles
MER
Atwater
United States
Distance
3,201 km
1,989 mi / 1,728 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
273°
west

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DTW MER
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Castle Airport
IATA Code DTW MER
ICAO Code KDTW KMER
City Detroit Atwater
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 645 ft 190 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 37.400000, -120.600000

Detroit (DTW) to Atwater (MER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Castle Airport (MER) in Atwater, United States is 3,201 kilometers (1,989 miles / 1,728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 07:56 in Detroit, it's 04:56 in Atwater. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Atwater (MER) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 69° (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 Castle Airport (MER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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