Detroit to Dayton flights
Dayton lies 302 km (187 mi) south 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 8 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 | Dayton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 645,705 | 135,512 |
| Elevation | 192 m (630 ft) | 237 m (778 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Detroit) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | YQG, 10 km out | CVG, 89 km out |
| Postal codes | 48201–48288 | 45401–45490 |
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 Dayton
Dayton is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), 89 km (55 mi) from the centre, whose 12,001-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY, 16 km), Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK, 76 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport | CVG | 89 km (55 mi) | 12,001 ft | 896 ft |
| James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (regional) | DAY | 16 km (10 mi) | 10,901 ft | 1,009 ft |
| Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (regional) | LUK | 76 km (47 mi) | 6,101 ft | 483 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Dayton from Detroit?
302 km (187 mi) in a straight line, south of Detroit.
How long does it take to get from Detroit to Dayton by air?
About 1 h 8 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 Dayton?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Detroit to Dayton flights?
Typically Windsor International Airport (YQG) to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG); Dayton also has DAY, LUK.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.