How far is Detroit, MI, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 509 miles / 819 kilometers / 442 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Detroit (DTW) is 619 miles / 996 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 38 minutes.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from New York to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 508.715 miles
- 818.697 kilometers
- 442.061 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- 507.489 miles
- 816.724 kilometers
- 440.996 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 New York to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Detroit?
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from New York to Detroit generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 220 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W |
| Destination | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
Airlines flying from New York (JFK) to Detroit (DTW)
| Delta Air Lines |