Distance From KJ Field to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

The distance from KJ Field () to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 2935 miles or 4723 kilometers or 2549 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 Lignite ( United States ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lignite and Detroit takes around 6 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from KJ Field, Lignite, United States to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 6 hours 44 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		4723 km
Statute Miles		2935 miles
Nautical Miles		2549 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 44 minutes

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

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DTW

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

Location	Local Time
Lignite (United States)	2025-12-05, 03:54:28 AKST
Detroit (United States)	2025-12-05, 07:54:28 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

KJ Field ( / ) Lignite, United States

Destination

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