Distance From Elk Heights Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

The distance from Elk Heights Airport () to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 1687 miles or 2715 kilometers or 1465 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 Elk ( United States ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Elk and Detroit takes around 3 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Elk Heights Airport, Elk, United States to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 3 hours 52 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 • - DTW

Kilometers		2715 km
Statute Miles		1687 miles
Nautical Miles		1465 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 52 minutes

Elk Heights Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - to DTW Flight Path

Location of Elk Heights Airport & Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Elk to Detroit nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DTW

Time difference between Elk (United States) and Detroit (United States) is 2 Hours.
Detroit time is 2 Hours ahead of Elk.

Location	Local Time
Elk (United States)	2026-08-03, 00:07:12 MDT
Detroit (United States)	2026-08-03, 02:07:12 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

Elk Heights Airport ( / WN04) Elk, United States

Destination

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