DTW
Detroit
United States
2,501 km
1,554 miles
WTR
Whiteriver
United States
Distance
2,501 km
1,554 mi / 1,350 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
257°
west southwest

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DTW WTR
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Whiteriver Airport
IATA Code DTW WTR
ICAO Code KDTW KE24
City Detroit Whiteriver
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Phoenix
Elevation 645 ft 5,153 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 33.810000, -109.990000

Detroit (DTW) to Whiteriver (WTR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Whiteriver Airport (WTR) in Whiteriver, United States is 2,501 kilometers (1,554 miles / 1,350 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 10:45 in Detroit, it's 08:45 in Whiteriver.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,508 feet between the two airports. Whiteriver Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Whiteriver (WTR) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 60° (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 Whiteriver Airport (WTR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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