Detroit to Pittsburgh flights
Pittsburgh lies 330 km (205 mi) south-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 10 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.
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| Detroit | Pittsburgh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 645,705 | 304,391 |
| Elevation | 192 m (630 ft) | 239 m (784 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Detroit) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | YQG, 10 km out | PIT, 21 km out |
| Postal codes | 48201–48288 | 15201–15295 |
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 Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 11,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (LBE, 53 km), Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field (MGW, 89 km), John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport (JST, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh International Airport | PIT | 21 km (13 mi) | 11,500 ft | 1,203 ft |
| Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (regional) | LBE | 53 km (33 mi) | 8,222 ft | 1,199 ft |
| Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field (regional) | MGW | 89 km (55 mi) | 5,199 ft | 1,248 ft |
| John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport (regional) | JST | 99 km (62 mi) | 7,004 ft | 2,284 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Pittsburgh from Detroit?
330 km (205 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Detroit.
How long does it take to get from Detroit to Pittsburgh by air?
About 1 h 10 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 Pittsburgh?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Detroit to Pittsburgh flights?
Typically Windsor International Airport (YQG) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT); Pittsburgh also has LBE, MGW, JST.
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.