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How far is Erie, PA, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Erie (Erie International Airport) is 163 miles / 263 kilometers / 142 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Erie (ERI) is 249 miles / 401 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 47 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Erie International Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Erie

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Erie. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 163.427 miles
  • 263.010 kilometers
  • 142.014 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
  • 163.000 miles
  • 262.322 kilometers
  • 141.643 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 Erie?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Erie International Airport is 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Erie?

There is no time difference between Detroit and Erie.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Erie International Airport (ERI)

On average, flying from Detroit to Erie generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 108 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 Erie

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Erie International Airport (ERI).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Erie International Airport
City: Erie, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ERI
ICAO Code: KERI
Coordinates: 42°4′55″N, 80°10′34″W

Airlines flying from Detroit (DTW) to Erie (ERI)

Delta Air Lines