Detroit (DTW) to Houston (IAH)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 1,076 | 1,722 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 1,076 | 1,722 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 1,076 | 1,614 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 1,076 | 1,614 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 1,076 | 2,152 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 1,076 | 1,614 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?
Flights between Detroit and Houston follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!
✈️ Flight Details
The DTW to IAH route connects Detroit, United States with Houston, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 1,076 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 SW bearing of 222° from Detroit. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.
🛫 About DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.
🛬 About IAH
George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) serves Houston, United States.