DTW
Detroit
United States
3,166 km
1,968 miles
MIT
Shafter
United States
Distance
3,166 km
1,968 mi / 1,710 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
268°
west

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DTW MIT
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Shafter-Minter Field
IATA Code DTW MIT
ICAO Code KDTW KMIT
City Detroit Shafter
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 645 ft 425 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 35.510000, -119.190000

Detroit (DTW) to Shafter (MIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) in Shafter, United States is 3,166 kilometers (1,968 miles / 1,710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 04:58 in Detroit, it's 01:58 in Shafter. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shafter (MIT) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 65° (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 Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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