DTW to LAS: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is 2,808 km (1,745 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (LAS to DTW).
How far is it from Detroit to Las Vegas?
The great-circle distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is 2,808 km (1,745 mi, 1,516 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 LAS?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LAS is roughly west of DTW.
How is the DTW to LAS route written in code?
The pair is written DTW-LAS in IATA codes and KDTW-KLAS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is DTW (KDTW), Harry Reid International Airport is LAS (KLAS).
| DTW | LAS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | Harry Reid International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDTW | KLAS |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 645 ft | 2,181 ft |
| Rank by connections | #59 | #47 |
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.
LAS sits 1,536 ft (468 m) higher than DTW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DTW to LAS
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 |
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | 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 Las Vegas?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) are 2,808 km (1,745 mi, 1,516 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DTW to LAS?
A typical nonstop flight between DTW and LAS takes about 4h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LAS from DTW?
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) lies roughly west of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
Which airlines fly DTW to LAS?
3 airlines appear on the DTW-LAS route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, Southwest Airlines.
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