DTW
Detroit
United States
1,007 km
626 miles
MKC
Kansas City
United States
Distance
1,007 km
626 mi / 544 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DTW MKC
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport
IATA Code DTW MKC
ICAO Code KDTW KMKC
City Detroit Kansas City
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 645 ft 757 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 39.120000, -94.590000

Detroit (DTW) to Kansas City (MKC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) in Kansas City, United States is 1,007 kilometers (626 miles / 544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 08:58 in Detroit, it's 07:58 in Kansas City.

The return flight from Kansas City (MKC) 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 Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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