Distance From Minneapolis City County Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

The distance from Minneapolis City County Airport () to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 783 miles or 1259 kilometers or 680 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 Minneapolis ( United States ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Minneapolis and Detroit takes around 1 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Minneapolis City County Airport, Minneapolis, United States to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 1 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 • - DTW

Kilometers		1259 km
Statute Miles		783 miles
Nautical Miles		680 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 47 minutes

Minneapolis City County Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - to DTW Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DTW

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

Location	Local Time
Minneapolis (United States)	2026-11-01, 07:41:54 MST
Detroit (United States)	2026-11-01, 09:41:54 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

Minneapolis City County Airport ( / K45K) Minneapolis, United States

Destination

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