Detroit (DTW) to Vancouver (YVR)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,957
miles
3,150
kilometers
1,701
nautical miles

🕐 4h 14m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (298°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,957 3,131
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,957 3,131
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,957 2,936
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,957 2,936
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,957 3,914
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,957 2,936
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 Vancouver would take approximately 5 days compared to just 4h 14m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The DTW to YVR route connects Detroit, United States with Vancouver, Canada. This long-haul flight covers 1,957 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 298° 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 YVR

Vancouver International Airport

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) serves Vancouver, Canada.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 1,957 miles (3,150 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DTW to YVR typically take around 4h 14m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,957 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.