DTW to IAH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is 1,731 km (1,076 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 40m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (IAH to DTW).
How far is it from Detroit to Houston?
The great-circle distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is 1,731 km (1,076 mi, 935 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 DTW to IAH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. IAH is roughly southwest of DTW.
How is the DTW to IAH route written in code?
The pair is written DTW-IAH in IATA codes and KDTW-KIAH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is DTW (KDTW), George Bush Intercontinental Airport is IAH (KIAH).
| DTW | IAH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
| ICAO code | KDTW | KIAH |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 645 ft | 97 ft |
| Rank by connections | #59 | #49 |
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.
IAH sits 548 ft (167 m) lower than DTW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DTW to IAH
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| NK | Spirit Airlines | NKS | Spirit Wings | Active |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | 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 Detroit from Houston?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are 1,731 km (1,076 mi, 935 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DTW to IAH?
A typical nonstop flight between DTW and IAH takes about 2h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is IAH from DTW?
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) lies roughly southwest of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
Which airlines fly DTW to IAH?
3 airlines appear on the DTW-IAH route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines.
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