Detroit (DTW) to Salt Lake City (SLC)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,478
miles
2,378
kilometers
1,284
nautical miles

🕐 3h 19m
Flight Time
🧭 W (276°)
Direction
🌍 -2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,478 2,365
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,478 2,365
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,478 2,217
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,478 2,217
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,478 2,956
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,478 2,217
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 Salt Lake City earns you 2,956 base miles - that's 12% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The DTW to SLC route connects Detroit, United States with Salt Lake City, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 1,478 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 276° from Detroit. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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

🛬 About SLC

Salt Lake City International Airport

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) serves Salt Lake City, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport is 1,478 miles (2,378 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DTW to SLC typically take around 3h 19m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,478 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.