DTW to MDW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 367 km (228 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 55m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (MDW to DTW).
How far is it from Detroit to Chicago?
The great-circle distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 367 km (228 mi, 198 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 MDW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MDW is roughly west of DTW.
How is the DTW to MDW route written in code?
The pair is written DTW-MDW in IATA codes and KDTW-KMDW in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is DTW (KDTW), Chicago Midway International Airport is MDW (KMDW).
| DTW | MDW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | Chicago Midway International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDTW | KMDW |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 645 ft | 620 ft |
| Rank by connections | #59 | #116 |
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 25 ft (8 m) of each other.
Airlines flying DTW to MDW
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: DL, FL.
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 Chicago?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are 367 km (228 mi, 198 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DTW to MDW?
A typical nonstop flight between DTW and MDW takes about 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MDW from DTW?
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) lies roughly west of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
Which airlines fly DTW to MDW?
1 airline appear on the DTW-MDW route in the open dataset, including Southwest Airlines.
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