Detroit (DTW) to Miami (MIA)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
✈️ 1,148
miles
1,847
kilometers
997
nautical miles
🕐 2h 41m
Flight Time
🧭 S (170°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 1,148 | 1,837 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 1,148 | 1,837 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 1,148 | 1,722 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 1,148 | 1,722 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 1,148 | 2,296 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 1,148 | 1,722 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?
A round trip between Detroit and Miami earns you 2,296 base miles - that's 9% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!
✈️ Flight Details
The DTW to MIA route connects Detroit, United States with Miami, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 1,148 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 S bearing of 170° from Detroit.
🛫 About DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.
🛬 About MIA
Miami International Airport
Miami International Airport (MIA) serves Miami, United States.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Miami International Airport is 1,148 miles (1,847 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DTW to MIA typically take around 2h 41m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,148 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.