Distance From Henderson Field to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, MDY - DTW Distance

The distance from Henderson Field (MDY) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 5129 miles or 8255 kilometers or 4455 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 Sand Island ( United States Minor Outlying Islands ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sand Island and Detroit takes around 11 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Henderson Field, Sand Island, United States Minor Outlying Islands to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 11 hours 47 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 • MDY - DTW

Kilometers		8255 km
Statute Miles		5129 miles
Nautical Miles		4455 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 47 minutes

Henderson Field to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - MDY to DTW Flight Path

Location of Henderson Field & Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Sand Island to Detroit nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Sand Island, United States Minor Outlying Islands and Detroit, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Sand Island, United States Minor Outlying Islands and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MDY - DTW

Time difference between Sand Island (United States Minor Outlying Islands) and Detroit (United States) is 7 Hours.
Detroit time is 7 Hours ahead of Sand Island.

Location	Local Time
Sand Island (United States Minor Outlying Islands)	2026-03-19, 14:06:50 SST
Detroit (United States)	2026-03-19, 21:06:50 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

Henderson Field (MDY / PMDY) Sand Island, United States Minor Outlying Islands

Destination

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