How far is Detroit, MI, from Altoona, PA?
The distance between Altoona (Altoona–Blair County Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 294 miles / 472 kilometers / 255 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Altoona (AOO) to Detroit (DTW) is 372 miles / 599 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 22 minutes.
Altoona–Blair County Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Altoona to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Altoona to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 293.518 miles
- 472.372 kilometers
- 255.060 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- 292.990 miles
- 471.521 kilometers
- 254.601 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 Altoona to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Altoona–Blair County Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Altoona and Detroit?
Flight carbon footprint between Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Altoona to Detroit generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 150 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Altoona to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Altoona–Blair County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Altoona, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AOO |
| ICAO Code: | KAOO |
| Coordinates: | 40°17′47″N, 78°19′11″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 |