Meeting halfway · nonstop for both
Where to meet halfway between Detroit and Los Angeles
Denver, CO is the shortest trip for both of you: 2h35m from Detroit and 1h48m from Los Angeles, nonstop, with flights every day from each.
Detroit and Los Angeles are about 1,970 miles apart. Denver is also the closest to the halfway point on the map.
The 10 shortest trips for both
| Destination | From DTW | From LAX |
|---|---|---|
| DEN Denver | 2h35m62/wk | 1h48m154/wk |
| OMA Omaha | 1h33m26/wk | 2h36m14/wk |
| DFW Dallas-Fort Worth | 2h25m79/wk | 2h40m133/wk |
| XNA Northwest Arkansas | 1h47m7/wk | 2h41m14/wk |
| AUS Austin | 2h42m29/wk | 2h33m90/wk |
| IAH Houston | 2h29m53/wk | 2h45m95/wk |
| MCI Kansas City | 1h32m27/wk | 2h46m31/wk |
| DSM Des Moines | 1h20m20/wk | 2h47m7/wk |
| SAT San Antonio | 2h48m20/wk | 2h25m34/wk |
| MSP Minneapolis | 1h18m37/wk | 3h3m49/wk |
Each cell is the usual flight time and the flights a week from that city. Tap one for airlines, days and times.
Or one of you makes the whole trip: Detroit to Los Angeles is nonstop, 4h23m, 34 flights a week.
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Route data from observed flight departures, latest sample 2026-11-01. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.