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How far is Detroit, MI, from Columbus, GA?

The distance between Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 674 miles / 1085 kilometers / 586 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CSG) to Detroit (DTW) is 796 miles / 1281 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 12 minutes.

Columbus Metropolitan Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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674
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1085
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586
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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)
  • 674.306 miles
  • 1085.190 kilometers
  • 585.956 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
  • 675.534 miles
  • 1087.166 kilometers
  • 587.023 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbus and Detroit?

There is no time difference between Columbus and Detroit.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Columbus to Detroit generates about 122 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 122 kilograms equals 268 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbus, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CSG
ICAO Code: KCSG
Coordinates: 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W
Destination Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W