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How far is Pittsburgh, PA, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) is 201 miles / 324 kilometers / 175 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Pittsburgh (PIT) is 262 miles / 422 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 55 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Pittsburgh International Airport

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201
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324
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175
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Distance from Detroit to Pittsburgh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 201.059 miles
  • 323.573 kilometers
  • 174.715 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
  • 200.806 miles
  • 323.167 kilometers
  • 174.496 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 Pittsburgh?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport is 52 minutes.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Pittsburgh?

There is no time difference between Detroit and Pittsburgh.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

On average, flying from Detroit to Pittsburgh generates about 55 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 55 kilograms equals 120 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 Pittsburgh

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

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 Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″W

Airlines flying from Detroit (DTW) to Pittsburgh (PIT)

Delta Air Lines