How far is Detroit, MI, from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 453 miles / 730 kilometers / 394 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Detroit (DTW) is 571 miles / 919 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 43 minutes.
Philadelphia International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Philadelphia to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 453.331 miles
- 729.566 kilometers
- 393.934 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- 452.391 miles
- 728.053 kilometers
- 393.117 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 Philadelphia to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Detroit?
There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Detroit generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 202 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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 Philadelphia (PHL) to Detroit (DTW)
| American Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |