Gloucester to Detroit flights
Detroit lies 682 km (424 mi) south-west of Gloucester, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 37 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.
| Gloucester | Detroit | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 150,012 | 645,705 |
| Elevation | 93 m (305 ft) | 192 m (630 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Detroit) |
| Nearest large airport | YOW, 4 km out | YQG, 10 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Detroit
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Gloucester
Gloucester is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO, 12 km), Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (YND, 20 km), Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS, 75 km), Massena International Airport Richards Field (MSS, 77 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor International Airport | YQG | 10 km (6 mi) | 9,000 ft | 622 ft |
| Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | DTW | 29 km (18 mi) | 12,003 ft | 645 ft |
| Bishop International Airport (regional) | FNT | 91 km (57 mi) | 7,852 ft | 782 ft |
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Staying in Detroit
Our booking partner lists 196 places to stay in Detroit. Of the 139 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (86), and 2 are five-star. Across 46 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 26,105 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Detroit from Gloucester?
682 km (424 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Gloucester.
How long does it take to get from Gloucester to Detroit by air?
About 1 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gloucester and Detroit?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Gloucester to Detroit flights?
Typically Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Windsor International Airport (YQG); Detroit also has DTW, FNT.
What currency do I need in Detroit?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Detroit?
Our booking partner lists 196 places to stay in Detroit, bookable on this site.
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.