How far is Traverse City, MI, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Traverse City (Cherry Capital Airport) is 207 miles / 334 kilometers / 180 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC) is 262 miles / 422 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 4 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Cherry Capital Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Traverse City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Traverse City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 207.434 miles
- 333.833 kilometers
- 180.255 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- 207.394 miles
- 333.768 kilometers
- 180.221 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 Traverse City?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Cherry Capital Airport is 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Traverse City?
There is no time difference between Detroit and Traverse City.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)
On average, flying from Detroit to Traverse City generates about 56 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 56 kilograms equals 122 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 Traverse City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC).
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 | Cherry Capital Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Traverse City, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TVC |
| ICAO Code: | KTVC |
| Coordinates: | 44°44′29″N, 85°34′55″W |
Airlines flying from Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC)
| Delta Air Lines |