DTW
Detroit
United States
1,666 km
1,035 miles
STK
Sterling
United States
Distance
1,666 km
1,035 mi / 900 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
271°
west

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DTW STK
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Sterling Municipal Airport
IATA Code DTW STK
ICAO Code KDTW KSTK
City Detroit Sterling
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Denver
Elevation 645 ft 4,038 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 40.610000, -103.260000

Detroit (DTW) to Sterling (STK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Sterling Municipal Airport (STK) in Sterling, United States is 1,666 kilometers (1,035 miles / 900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 08:21 in Detroit, it's 06:21 in Sterling.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,392 feet between the two airports. Sterling Municipal Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Sterling (STK) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 77° (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 Sterling Municipal Airport (STK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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