DTW to RSW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is 1,750 km (1,087 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 40m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (RSW to DTW).
How far is it from Detroit to Fort Myers?
The great-circle distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is 1,750 km (1,087 mi, 945 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 DTW to RSW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. RSW is roughly south of DTW.
How is the DTW to RSW route written in code?
The pair is written DTW-RSW in IATA codes and KDTW-KRSW in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is DTW (KDTW), Southwest Florida International Airport is RSW (KRSW).
| DTW | RSW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | Southwest Florida International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDTW | KRSW |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 645 ft | 30 ft |
| Rank by connections | #59 | #254 |
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.
RSW sits 615 ft (187 m) lower than DTW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DTW to RSW
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
| NK | Spirit Airlines | NKS | Spirit Wings | Active |
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 Detroit from Fort Myers?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are 1,750 km (1,087 mi, 945 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DTW to RSW?
A typical nonstop flight between DTW and RSW takes about 2h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is RSW from DTW?
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) lies roughly south of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
Which airlines fly DTW to RSW?
2 airlines appear on the DTW-RSW route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines.
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