Distance From Miyako Shimojishima Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, SHI - DTW Distance

The distance from Miyako Shimojishima Airport (SHI) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 7461 miles or 12007 kilometers or 6479 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 Miyakojima ( Japan ) to Detroit ( United States )?

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

Estimated flight time from Miyako Shimojishima Airport, Miyakojima, Japan to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 17 hours 9 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 • SHI - DTW

Kilometers		12007 km
Statute Miles		7461 miles
Nautical Miles		6479 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 9 minutes

Miyako Shimojishima Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - SHI to DTW Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Miyakojima, Japan and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SHI - DTW

Time difference between Miyakojima (Japan) and Detroit (United States) is 14 Hours.
Detroit time is 14 Hours behind Miyakojima.

Location	Local Time
Miyakojima (Japan)	2025-12-17, 01:56:33 JST
Detroit (United States)	2025-12-16, 11:56:33 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

Miyako Shimojishima Airport (SHI / RORS) Miyakojima, Japan

Destination

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