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How far is Miami, FL, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Miami (Miami International Airport) is 1145 miles / 1843 kilometers / 995 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Miami (MIA) is 1331 miles / 2142 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 20 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Miami International Airport

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995
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Distance from Detroit to Miami

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1145.061 miles
  • 1842.798 kilometers
  • 995.031 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
  • 1147.724 miles
  • 1847.083 kilometers
  • 997.345 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 Miami?

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

What is the time difference between Detroit and Miami?

There is no time difference between Detroit and Miami.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Miami International Airport (MIA)

On average, flying from Detroit to Miami 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 Miami

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

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 Miami International Airport
City: Miami, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MIA
ICAO Code: KMIA
Coordinates: 25°47′35″N, 80°17′26″W

Airlines flying from Detroit (DTW) to Miami (MIA)

American Airlines
Delta Air Lines