Distance From Detroit Lakes Airport - Wething Field to General Mitchell International Airport, DTL - MKE Distance

The distance from Detroit Lakes Airport - Wething Field (DTL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is 474 miles or 763 kilometers or 412 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Detroit Lakes ( United States ) to Milwaukee ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Detroit Lakes and Milwaukee takes around 1 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Detroit Lakes Airport - Wething Field, Detroit Lakes, United States to General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee, United States is 1 hours 5 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • DTL - MKE

Kilometers		763 km
Statute Miles		474 miles
Nautical Miles		412 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 5 minutes

Detroit Lakes Airport - Wething Field to General Mitchell International Airport Flight Route Map - DTL to MKE Flight Path

Location of Detroit Lakes Airport - Wething Field & General Mitchell International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Detroit Lakes to Milwaukee nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Detroit Lakes, United States and Milwaukee, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DTL - MKE

Time difference between Detroit Lakes (United States) and Milwaukee (United States) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Detroit Lakes (United States)	2025-12-05, 07:49:11 CST
Milwaukee (United States)	2025-12-05, 07:49:11 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Detroit Lakes Airport - Wething Field (DTL / KDTL) Detroit Lakes, United States

Destination

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE / KMKE) Milwaukee, United States