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How far is Flint, MI, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Flint (Bishop International Airport) is 56 miles / 90 kilometers / 48 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Flint (FNT) is 75 miles / 120 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 32 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Bishop International Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Flint

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 55.656 miles
  • 89.569 kilometers
  • 48.363 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
  • 55.685 miles
  • 89.616 kilometers
  • 48.389 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 Flint?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Bishop International Airport is 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Flint?

There is no time difference between Detroit and Flint.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Bishop International Airport (FNT)

On average, flying from Detroit to Flint generates about 33 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 33 kilograms equals 73 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 Flint

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Bishop International Airport (FNT).

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 Bishop International Airport
City: Flint, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FNT
ICAO Code: KFNT
Coordinates: 42°57′55″N, 83°44′36″W