Detroit to Newark flights
Newark lies 759 km (472 mi) east of Detroit, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 43 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Detroit | Newark | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 645,705 | 281,944 |
| Elevation | 192 m (630 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Detroit) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | YQG, 10 km out | EWR, 5 km out |
| Postal codes | 48201–48288 | 07101–07199 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Detroit
Detroit is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Windsor International Airport (YQG), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW, 29 km), Bishop International Airport (FNT, 91 km).
Arriving in Newark
Newark is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 26 km), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, 35 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 16 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 54 km), Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN, 74 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | 5 km (3 mi) | 11,000 ft | 18 ft |
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | 26 km (16 mi) | 7,002 ft | 21 ft |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | 35 km (22 mi) | 14,511 ft | 13 ft |
| Teterboro Airport (regional) | TEB | 16 km (10 mi) | 6,997 ft | 9 ft |
| Westchester County Airport (regional) | HPN | 54 km (34 mi) | 6,549 ft | 439 ft |
| Trenton Mercer Airport (regional) | TTN | 74 km (46 mi) | 6,006 ft | 213 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Newark from Detroit?
759 km (472 mi) in a straight line, east of Detroit.
How long does it take to get from Detroit to Newark by air?
About 1 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Detroit and Newark?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Detroit to Newark flights?
Typically Windsor International Airport (YQG) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR); Newark also has LGA, JFK, TEB, HPN, TTN.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.