DTW
Detroit
United States
381 km
237 miles
MKE
Milwaukee
United States
Distance
381 km
237 mi / 206 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
284°
west northwest

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DTW MKE
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport General Mitchell International Airport
IATA Code DTW MKE
ICAO Code KDTW KMKE
City Detroit Milwaukee
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 645 ft 728 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 42.950000, -87.900000

Detroit (DTW) to Milwaukee (MKE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) in Milwaukee, United States is 381 kilometers (237 miles / 206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

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 06:34 in Detroit, it's 05:34 in Milwaukee.

The return flight from Milwaukee (MKE) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 101° (east). 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 General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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