Detroit (DTW) to Reno (RNO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,898

miles

3,054

kilometers

1,649

nautical miles

🕐 4h 7m

Flight Time

🧭 W (277°)

Direction

🌍 -3h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	1,898	+1,139	3,037 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	1,898	+1,139	3,037 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	1,898	+949	2,847 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	1,898	+949	2,847 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	1,898	+1,898	3,796 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	1,898	+949	2,847 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 Reno would take approximately 4 days compared to just 4h 7m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The DTW to RNO route connects Detroit, United States with Reno, United States. This long-haul flight covers 1,898 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 W bearing of 277° 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 RNO

Reno Tahoe International Airport

Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) serves Reno, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Reno Tahoe International Airport is 1,898 miles (3,054 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from DTW to RNO typically take around 4h 7m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 1,898 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.