Flight Time from Detroit to Waterford
The flight from Detroit to Waterford covers about 31 mi and takes roughly 33 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
33 min
Nonstop flight
31 mi
Straight-line
41 mi
By road
33 min
Flight time
Detroit and Waterford are about 31 mi (50 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 41 mi (65 km), a drive of about 56 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 33 min.
| Straight-line distance | 31 mi / 50 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 41 mi / 65 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 56 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 33 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $5 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 42.512, -83.228 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Detroit to Waterford is about 31 mi (50 km) in a straight line, and roughly 41 mi (65 km) by road.