Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia (PHL)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
✈️ 452
miles
728
kilometers
393
nautical miles
🕐 1h 22m
Flight Time
🧭 E (108°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 452 | 723 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 452 | 723 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 452 | 678 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 452 | 678 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 452 | 904 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 452 | 678 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 Philadelphia earns you 904 base miles - that's 4% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!
✈️ Flight Details
The DTW to PHL route connects Detroit, United States with Philadelphia, United States. This short-haul flight covers 452 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.
This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a E bearing of 108° from Detroit.
🛫 About DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.
🛬 About PHL
Philadelphia International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) serves Philadelphia, United States.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 452 miles (728 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DTW to PHL typically take around 1h 22m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 452 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.