DTW
Detroit
United States
2,528 km
1,571 miles
SAD
Safford
United States
Distance
2,528 km
1,571 mi / 1,365 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DTW SAD
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Safford Regional Airport
IATA Code DTW SAD
ICAO Code KDTW KSAD
City Detroit Safford
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Phoenix
Elevation 645 ft 3,178 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 32.850000, -109.640000

Detroit (DTW) to Safford (SAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Safford Regional Airport (SAD) in Safford, United States is 2,528 kilometers (1,571 miles / 1,365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 14:32 in Detroit, it's 12:32 in Safford.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,533 feet between the two airports. Safford Regional Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Safford (SAD) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 58° (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 Safford Regional Airport (SAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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