Distance From Essen Mülheim Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, ESS - DTW Distance

The distance from Essen Mülheim Airport (ESS) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 4041 miles or 6503 kilometers or 3509 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 ( Germany ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and Detroit takes around 9 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Essen Mülheim Airport, , Germany to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 9 hours 17 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 • ESS - DTW

Kilometers		6503 km
Statute Miles		4041 miles
Nautical Miles		3509 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 17 minutes

Essen Mülheim Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - ESS to DTW Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • ESS - DTW

Time difference between (Germany) and Detroit (United States) is 6 Hours.
Detroit time is 6 Hours behind .

Location	Local Time
(Germany)	2025-12-15, 16:37:36 CET
Detroit (United States)	2025-12-15, 10:37:36 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

Essen Mülheim Airport (ESS / EDLE) , Germany

Destination

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