Distance From Grand Forks Air Force Base to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, RDR - DTW Distance

The distance from Grand Forks Air Force Base (RDR) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 791 miles or 1272 kilometers or 687 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 Grand Forks ( United States ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Grand Forks and Detroit takes around 1 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Grand Forks Air Force Base, Grand Forks, United States to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 1 hours 49 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 • RDR - DTW

Kilometers		1272 km
Statute Miles		791 miles
Nautical Miles		687 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 49 minutes

Grand Forks Air Force Base to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - RDR to DTW Flight Path

Location of Grand Forks Air Force Base & Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Grand Forks to Detroit nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Grand Forks, United States and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RDR - DTW

Time difference between Grand Forks (United States) and Detroit (United States) is 1 Hours.
Detroit time is 1 Hours ahead of Grand Forks.

Location	Local Time
Grand Forks (United States)	2026-09-17, 07:07:56 CDT
Detroit (United States)	2026-09-17, 08:07:56 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

Grand Forks Air Force Base (RDR / KRDR) Grand Forks, United States

Destination

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