How far is Milwaukee, WI, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Milwaukee (Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport) is 237 miles / 382 kilometers / 206 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Milwaukee (MKE) is 285 miles / 458 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 20 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Milwaukee
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Milwaukee. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 237.206 miles
- 381.746 kilometers
- 206.126 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- 236.617 miles
- 380.798 kilometers
- 205.615 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 Milwaukee?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Milwaukee?
The time difference between Detroit and Milwaukee is 1 hour. Milwaukee is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
On average, flying from Detroit to Milwaukee generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 132 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 Milwaukee
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Milwaukee, WI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MKE |
| ICAO Code: | KMKE |
| Coordinates: | 42°56′49″N, 87°53′47″W |
Airlines flying from Detroit (DTW) to Milwaukee (MKE)
| Delta Air Lines |