How far is Detroit, MI, from Tampa, FL?
The distance between Tampa (Tampa International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 983 miles / 1581 kilometers / 854 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tampa (TPA) to Detroit (DTW) is 1160 miles / 1867 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 48 minutes.
Tampa International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Tampa to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tampa to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 982.543 miles
- 1581.249 kilometers
- 853.806 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- 984.754 miles
- 1584.808 kilometers
- 855.728 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 Tampa to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tampa and Detroit?
Flight carbon footprint between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Tampa to Detroit generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Tampa to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Tampa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tampa, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TPA |
| ICAO Code: | KTPA |
| Coordinates: | 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″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 Tampa (TPA) to Detroit (DTW)
| Delta Air Lines |
| Spirit Airlines |