DFW to DTW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 1,586 km (986 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 30m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (DTW to DFW).
How far is it from Dallas-Fort Worth to Detroit?
The great-circle distance between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 1,586 km (986 mi, 857 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DFW to DTW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DTW is roughly northeast of DFW.
How is the DFW to DTW route written in code?
The pair is written DFW-DTW in IATA codes and KDFW-KDTW in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is DFW (KDFW), Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is DTW (KDTW).
| DFW | DTW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport |
| ICAO code | KDFW | KDTW |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 607 ft | 645 ft |
| Rank by connections | #8 | #59 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 38 ft (12 m) of each other.
Airlines flying DFW to DTW
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| NK | Spirit Airlines | NKS | Spirit Wings | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dallas-Fort Worth from Detroit?
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are 1,586 km (986 mi, 857 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DFW to DTW?
A typical nonstop flight between DFW and DTW takes about 2h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DTW from DFW?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) lies roughly northeast of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Which airlines fly DFW to DTW?
4 airlines appear on the DFW-DTW route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines.
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