How far is Detroit, MI, from Memphis, TN?
The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 610 miles / 982 kilometers / 530 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Detroit (DTW) is 729 miles / 1173 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 44 minutes.
Memphis International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Memphis to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Memphis to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 610.317 miles
- 982.209 kilometers
- 530.351 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- 610.484 miles
- 982.478 kilometers
- 530.496 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 Memphis to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Memphis and Detroit?
The time difference between Memphis and Detroit is 1 hour. Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Memphis.
Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Memphis to Detroit generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 251 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Memphis to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MEM |
| ICAO Code: | KMEM |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″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 Memphis (MEM) to Detroit (DTW)
| Delta Air Lines |