Detroit to Oakland - 2,063 Miles | Flight Distance Calculator

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	2,063	+1,238	3,301 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	2,063	+1,238	3,301 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	2,063	+1,032	3,095 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	2,063	+1,032	3,095 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	2,063	+2,063	4,126 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	2,063	+1,032	3,095 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?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Detroit to Oakland would take approximately 5 days compared to just 4h 26m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The DTW to OAK route connects Detroit, United States with Oakland, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,063 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 275° from Detroit. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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

🛬 About OAK

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) serves Oakland, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is 2,063 miles (3,321 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from DTW to OAK typically take around 4h 26m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 2,063 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.

Detroit (DTW) to Oakland (OAK)