How far is Mobile, AL, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Mobile (Mobile Regional Airport) is 839 miles / 1351 kilometers / 729 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Mobile (MOB) is 972 miles / 1565 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 7 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Mobile Regional Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Mobile
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Mobile. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 839.405 miles
- 1350.891 kilometers
- 729.423 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- 840.739 miles
- 1353.039 kilometers
- 730.583 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 Mobile?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Mobile Regional Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Mobile?
The time difference between Detroit and Mobile is 1 hour. Mobile is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)
On average, flying from Detroit to Mobile generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 305 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 Mobile
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Mobile Regional Airport (MOB).
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 | Mobile Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mobile, AL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MOB |
| ICAO Code: | KMOB |
| Coordinates: | 30°41′28″N, 88°14′34″W |