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How far is Detroit, MI, from Milwaukee, WI?

The distance between Milwaukee (Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 237 miles / 382 kilometers / 206 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Milwaukee (MKE) to Detroit (DTW) is 285 miles / 458 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 20 minutes.

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Milwaukee to Detroit

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Milwaukee to Detroit. 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 Milwaukee to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Milwaukee to Detroit 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 Milwaukee to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
City: Milwaukee, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKE
ICAO Code: KMKE
Coordinates: 42°56′49″N, 87°53′47″W
Destination 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

Airlines flying from Milwaukee (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)

Delta Air Lines