DTW to MIA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Miami International Airport (MIA) is 1,847 km (1,148 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 50m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (MIA to DTW).
How far is it from Detroit to Miami?
The great-circle distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Miami International Airport (MIA) is 1,847 km (1,148 mi, 997 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 MIA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MIA is roughly south of DTW.
How is the DTW to MIA route written in code?
The pair is written DTW-MIA in IATA codes and KDTW-KMIA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is DTW (KDTW), Miami International Airport is MIA (KMIA).
| DTW | MIA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | Miami International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDTW | KMIA |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 645 ft | 8 ft |
| Rank by connections | #59 | #16 |
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.
MIA sits 637 ft (194 m) lower than DTW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DTW to MIA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | 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 Detroit from Miami?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are 1,847 km (1,148 mi, 997 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DTW to MIA?
A typical nonstop flight between DTW and MIA takes about 2h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MIA from DTW?
Miami International Airport (MIA) lies roughly south of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
Which airlines fly DTW to MIA?
3 airlines appear on the DTW-MIA route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways.
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