How far is Detroit, MI, from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 155 miles / 249 kilometers / 134 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to Detroit (DTW) is 176 miles / 284 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 49 minutes.
John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Columbus to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 154.695 miles
- 248.958 kilometers
- 134.426 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- 154.875 miles
- 249.246 kilometers
- 134.582 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 Columbus to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Detroit?
Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Columbus to Detroit generates about 48 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 48 kilograms equals 105 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″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 Columbus (CMH) to Detroit (DTW)
| Delta Air Lines |