DTW
Detroit
United States
707 km
439 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
707 km
439 mi / 382 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DTW STL
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code DTW STL
ICAO Code KDTW KSTL
City Detroit St Louis
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 645 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 38.750000, -90.370000

Detroit (DTW) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 707 kilometers (439 miles / 382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 02:05 in Detroit, it's 01:05 in St Louis.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 55° (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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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