Detroit (DTW) to New York (JFK)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 507 | 811 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 507 | 811 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 507 | 761 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 507 | 761 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 507 | 1,014 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 507 | 761 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 New York 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 JFK route connects Detroit, United States with New York, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 507 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 99° from Detroit.
🛫 About DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.
🛬 About JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.