Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Detroit (DTW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 986
miles
1,586
kilometers
857
nautical miles

🕐 2h 23m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (45°)
Direction
🌍 +1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
986 1,578
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
986 1,578
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
986 1,479
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
986 1,479
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
986 1,972
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
986 1,479
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 1 hour ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The DFW to DTW route connects Dallas-Fort Worth, United States with Detroit, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 986 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 NE bearing of 45° from Dallas-Fort Worth. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DFW

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) serves Dallas-Fort Worth, 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 Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 986 miles (1,586 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DFW to DTW typically take around 2h 23m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 986 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.