Distance From Ness Landing Seaplane Base to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

The distance from Ness Landing Seaplane Base () to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 312 miles or 502 kilometers or 271 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 Rapid River ( United States ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rapid River and Detroit takes around 0 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ness Landing Seaplane Base, Rapid River, United States to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 0 hours 43 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		502 km
Statute Miles		312 miles
Nautical Miles		271 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		0 hours 43 minutes

Ness Landing Seaplane Base to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - to DTW Flight Path

Location of Ness Landing Seaplane Base & Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rapid River to Detroit nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Rapid River, United States and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DTW

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

Location	Local Time
Rapid River (United States)	2026-09-23, 18:11:32 CDT
Detroit (United States)	2026-09-23, 19:11:32 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

Ness Landing Seaplane Base ( / 3MI9) Rapid River, United States

Destination

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