Distance From Eareckson Air Station to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, SYA - DTW Distance

The distance from Eareckson Air Station (SYA) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 4427 miles or 7125 kilometers or 3845 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 Shemya ( United States ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shemya and Detroit takes around 10 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Eareckson Air Station, Shemya, United States to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 10 hours 10 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 • SYA - DTW

Kilometers		7125 km
Statute Miles		4427 miles
Nautical Miles		3845 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 10 minutes

Eareckson Air Station to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - SYA to DTW Flight Path

Location of Eareckson Air Station & Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Shemya to Detroit nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Shemya, United States and Detroit, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Shemya, United States and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SYA - DTW

Time difference between Shemya (United States) and Detroit (United States) is 5 Hours.
Detroit time is 5 Hours ahead of Shemya.

Location	Local Time
Shemya (United States)	2025-12-16, 04:13:57 HST
Detroit (United States)	2025-12-16, 09:13:57 EST

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

Eareckson Air Station (SYA / PASY) Shemya, United States

Destination

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW / KDTW) Detroit, United States