DTW to TPA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 1,585 km (985 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 30m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (TPA to DTW).
How far is it from Detroit to Tampa?
The great-circle distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 1,585 km (985 mi, 856 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 TPA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TPA is roughly south of DTW.
How is the DTW to TPA route written in code?
The pair is written DTW-TPA in IATA codes and KDTW-KTPA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is DTW (KDTW), Tampa International Airport is TPA (KTPA).
| DTW | TPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | Tampa International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDTW | KTPA |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 645 ft | 26 ft |
| Rank by connections | #59 | #110 |
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.
TPA sits 619 ft (189 m) lower than DTW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DTW to TPA
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 Tampa?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are 1,585 km (985 mi, 856 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DTW to TPA?
A typical nonstop flight between DTW and TPA takes about 2h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TPA from DTW?
Tampa International Airport (TPA) lies roughly south of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
Which airlines fly DTW to TPA?
2 airlines appear on the DTW-TPA route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines.
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