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How far is Melbourne, FL, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Melbourne (Melbourne Orlando International Airport) is 985 miles / 1584 kilometers / 856 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Melbourne (MLB) is 1159 miles / 1865 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 10 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Melbourne Orlando International Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Melbourne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 984.549 miles
  • 1584.478 kilometers
  • 855.550 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
  • 986.660 miles
  • 1587.875 kilometers
  • 857.384 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 Melbourne?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Melbourne Orlando International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Melbourne?

There is no time difference between Detroit and Melbourne.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB)

On average, flying from Detroit to Melbourne generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 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 Melbourne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB).

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 Melbourne Orlando International Airport
City: Melbourne, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLB
ICAO Code: KMLB
Coordinates: 28°6′10″N, 80°38′43″W