Detroit (DTW) to New York (LGA)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 500
miles
805
kilometers
435
nautical miles

🕐 1h 27m
Flight Time
🧭 E (98°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
500 800
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
500 800
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
500 750
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
500 750
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
500 1,000
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
500 750
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 LGA route connects Detroit, United States with New York, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 500 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 98° from Detroit.

🛫 About DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.

🛬 About LGA

La Guardia Airport

La Guardia Airport (LGA) serves New York, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to La Guardia Airport is 500 miles (805 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DTW to LGA typically take around 1h 27m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 500 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.