Distance From Elfin Cove Seaplane Base to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, ELV - DTW Distance

The distance from Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (ELV) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 2508 miles or 4036 kilometers or 2178 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 Elfin Cove ( United States ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Elfin Cove and Detroit takes around 5 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Elfin Cove Seaplane Base, Elfin Cove, United States to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 5 hours 45 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 • ELV - DTW

Kilometers		4036 km
Statute Miles		2508 miles
Nautical Miles		2178 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 45 minutes

Elfin Cove Seaplane Base to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - ELV to DTW Flight Path

Location of Elfin Cove Seaplane Base & Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Elfin Cove to Detroit nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between Elfin Cove, United States and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ELV - DTW

Time difference between Elfin Cove (United States) and Detroit (United States) is 4 Hours.
Detroit time is 4 Hours ahead of Elfin Cove.

Location	Local Time
Elfin Cove (United States)	2026-08-08, 05:44:18 AKDT
Detroit (United States)	2026-08-08, 09:44:18 EDT

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

Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (ELV / PAEL) Elfin Cove, United States

Destination

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