DEN to DTW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 1,802 km (1,120 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 45m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (DTW to DEN).
How far is it from Denver to Detroit?
The great-circle distance between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 1,802 km (1,120 mi, 973 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DEN to DTW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DTW is roughly east of DEN.
How is the DEN to DTW route written in code?
The pair is written DEN-DTW in IATA codes and KDEN-KDTW in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Denver International Airport is DEN (KDEN), Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is DTW (KDTW).
| DEN | DTW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Denver International Airport | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport |
| ICAO code | KDEN | KDTW |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 5,431 ft | 645 ft |
| Rank by connections | #15 | #59 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
DTW sits 4,786 ft (1,459 m) lower than DEN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DEN to DTW
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| F9 | Frontier Airlines | FFT | Frontier Flight | Active |
| NK | Spirit Airlines | NKS | Spirit Wings | Active |
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: UA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Denver from Detroit?
Denver International Airport (DEN) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are 1,802 km (1,120 mi, 973 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DEN to DTW?
A typical nonstop flight between DEN and DTW takes about 2h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DTW from DEN?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) lies roughly east of Denver International Airport (DEN).
Which airlines fly DEN to DTW?
4 airlines appear on the DEN-DTW route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines.
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