Denver (DEN) to Detroit (DTW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,120

miles

1,802

kilometers

973

nautical miles

🕐 2h 38m

Flight Time

🧭 E (75°)

Direction

🌍 +2h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	1,120	+672	1,792 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	1,120	+672	1,792 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	1,120	+560	1,680 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	1,120	+560	1,680 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	1,120	+1,120	2,240 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	1,120	+560	1,680 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?

When you land in Detroit, your watch will be 2 hours ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The DEN to DTW route connects Denver, United States with Detroit, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 1,120 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 E bearing of 75° from Denver. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DEN

Denver International Airport

Denver International Airport (DEN) serves Denver, 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 Denver International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 1,120 miles (1,802 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from DEN to DTW typically take around 2h 38m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 1,120 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.