How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 445 miles / 716 kilometers / 387 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia (BBX) is 560 miles / 901 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 17 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Wings Field
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Distance from Detroit to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 445.158 miles
- 716.412 kilometers
- 386.832 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- 444.190 miles
- 714.855 kilometers
- 385.991 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 Detroit to Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Wings Field is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Philadelphia?
There is no time difference between Detroit and Philadelphia.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Wings Field (BBX)
On average, flying from Detroit to Philadelphia generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 200 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Wings Field (BBX).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | Wings Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BBX |
| ICAO Code: | KLOM |
| Coordinates: | 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W |