How far is Detroit, MI, from Phoenix, AZ?
The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1671 miles / 2689 kilometers / 1452 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Detroit (DTW) is 1954 miles / 3144 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 29 minutes.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Phoenix to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Phoenix to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1670.793 miles
- 2688.881 kilometers
- 1451.880 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- 1667.750 miles
- 2683.983 kilometers
- 1449.235 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 Phoenix to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Phoenix and Detroit?
The time difference between Phoenix and Detroit is 3 hours. Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix.
Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Phoenix to Detroit generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Phoenix to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHX |
| ICAO Code: | KPHX |
| Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″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 Phoenix (PHX) to Detroit (DTW)
| American Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |
| Southwest Airlines |