Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit (DTW)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
✈️ 595
miles
958
kilometers
517
nautical miles
🕐 1h 38m
Flight Time
🧭 N (5°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 595 | 952 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 595 | 952 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 595 | 893 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 595 | 893 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 595 | 1,190 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 595 | 893 Mosaic |
* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.
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💡 Did You Know?
A round trip between Atlanta and Detroit earns you 1,190 base miles - that's 5% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!
✈️ Flight Details
The ATL to DTW route connects Atlanta, United States with Detroit, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 595 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.
This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a N bearing of 5° from Atlanta.
🛫 About ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) serves Atlanta, United States.
🛬 About DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The flight distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 595 miles (958 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ATL to DTW typically take around 1h 38m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 595 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.