Detroit (DTW) to Edmonton (YEG)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,583
miles
2,547
kilometers
1,375
nautical miles

🕐 3h 31m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (309°)
Direction
🌍 -2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,583 2,533
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,583 2,533
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,583 2,375
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,583 2,375
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,583 3,166
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,583 2,375
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 Edmonton would take approximately 4 days compared to just 3h 31m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The DTW to YEG route connects Detroit, United States with Edmonton, Canada. This long-haul flight covers 1,583 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from United States to Canada. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 309° 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 YEG

Edmonton International Airport

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) serves Edmonton, Canada.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Edmonton International Airport is 1,583 miles (2,547 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DTW to YEG typically take around 3h 31m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,583 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.