DTW
Detroit
United States
377 km
234 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
377 km
234 mi / 204 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

DTW ORD
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code DTW ORD
ICAO Code KDTW KORD
City Detroit Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 645 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 41.980000, -87.910000

Detroit (DTW) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 377 kilometers (234 miles / 204 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 03:27 in Detroit, it's 02:27 in Chicago.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 85° (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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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