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How far is Austin, TX, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Austin (Austin–Bergstrom International Airport) is 1149 miles / 1849 kilometers / 998 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Austin (AUS) is 1360 miles / 2188 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 37 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Austin–Bergstrom International Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Austin

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Austin. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1148.630 miles
  • 1848.542 kilometers
  • 998.133 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1148.622 miles
  • 1848.528 kilometers
  • 998.125 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Detroit to Austin?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Austin–Bergstrom International Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

On average, flying from Detroit to Austin generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Austin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).

Airport information

Origin Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W
Destination Austin–Bergstrom International Airport
City: Austin, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AUS
ICAO Code: KAUS
Coordinates: 30°11′40″N, 97°40′11″W

Airlines flying from Detroit (DTW) to Austin (AUS)

Delta Air Lines