How far is Detroit, MI, from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1927 miles / 3101 kilometers / 1675 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Detroit (DTW) is 2314 miles / 3724 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 10 minutes.
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1927.032 miles
- 3101.257 kilometers
- 1674.545 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- 1921.908 miles
- 3093.012 kilometers
- 1670.093 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 Seattle to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Detroit?
The time difference between Seattle and Detroit is 3 hours. Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Seattle to Detroit generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 465 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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 Seattle (SEA) to Detroit (DTW)
| Delta Air Lines |