DTW
Detroit
United States
1,584 km
984 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
1,584 km
984 mi / 855 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
177°
south

Airport Comparison

DTW TPA
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code DTW TPA
ICAO Code KDTW KTPA
City Detroit Tampa
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/New_York
Elevation 645 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 27.980000, -82.530000

Detroit (DTW) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 1,584 kilometers (984 miles / 855 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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.

Time zone information: When it's 05:01 in Detroit, it's 05:01 in Tampa.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 358° (north). 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 Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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