Columbus to Detroit flight distance & time (CMH-DTW)
How far is Columbus from Detroit by plane? The great circle distance from Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 249 km / 134 nm, about 38m flight time, with an initial heading of 351° (N).
| From | Port Columbus International Airport (CMH), Columbus, US |
|---|---|
| To | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), Detroit, US |
| Distance | 249 km · 134 nm · 155 mi |
| Initial heading | 351° (N) |
Airlines on this route
- Delta Air Lines (DL)
Aircraft with enough range to fly CMH to DTW nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Nieuport Nieuport 24 | 135 nm / 250 km |
| Mil Mi-4 | 135 nm / 250 km |
| Mil Mi-10 | 135 nm / 250 km |
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-24 / Yak-24 | 144 nm / 267 km |
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-24 / Yak-24 | 144 nm / 267 km |
| Stahlwerk Mark Rieseler R III/22 | 146 nm / 270 km |
| SPAD S.XIII | 149 nm / 276 km |
| IAI Israel Aircraft Industries Arava | 151 nm / 280 km |
| Farman HF.20 | 162 nm / 300 km |
| Fokker Dr. I Dreidecker | 162 nm / 300 km |
| Dornier Do A Libelle | 162 nm / 300 km |
| Junkers J 9 / D.I | 162 nm / 300 km |
| Sopwith Baby | 162 nm / 300 km |
| MD Helicopters MD 900 Explorer | 164 nm / 304 km |
| PZL Swidnik SM-2 | 167 nm / 309 km |
| Sopwith Pup | 167 nm / 309 km |
| Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2 | 173 nm / 320 km |
| FVM / CVM | 176 nm / 326 km |
| Nieuport Nieuport 11 | 178 nm / 330 km |
| Hiller UH-12 / H-23/OH-23 Raven | 178 nm / 330 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Columbus from Detroit?
- The great circle distance between Columbus and Detroit is 249 km (134 nm / 155 mi).
- How long is the flight from Columbus to Detroit?
- A direct flight from CMH to DTW takes about 38m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from Columbus to Detroit?
- Yes - 1 airline currently operates this route, see the list above.