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How far is Newark, NJ, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) is 488 miles / 785 kilometers / 424 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Newark (EWR) is 594 miles / 956 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 5 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – New York Newark Liberty International Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Newark

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 488.005 miles
  • 785.368 kilometers
  • 424.065 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
  • 486.829 miles
  • 783.476 kilometers
  • 423.043 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 Newark?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to New York Newark Liberty International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Newark?

There is no time difference between Detroit and Newark.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

On average, flying from Detroit to Newark generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 214 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 Newark

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

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 New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″W

Airlines flying from Detroit (DTW) to Newark (EWR)

Delta Air Lines
United Airlines