Detroit (DTW) to Houston (IAH)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,076
miles
1,731
kilometers
935
nautical miles

🕐 2h 33m
Flight Time
🧭 SW (222°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 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.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is 1,076 miles (1,731 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DTW to IAH typically take around 2h 33m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,076 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.