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How far is Newport News, VA, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Newport News (Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport) is 506 miles / 815 kilometers / 440 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Newport News (PHF) is 668 miles / 1075 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 41 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Newport News

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 506.257 miles
  • 814.742 kilometers
  • 439.925 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
  • 505.969 miles
  • 814.277 kilometers
  • 439.675 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 Newport News?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Newport News?

There is no time difference between Detroit and Newport News.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)

On average, flying from Detroit to Newport News generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 219 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 Newport News

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF).

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 Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport
City: Newport News, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHF
ICAO Code: KPHF
Coordinates: 37°7′54″N, 76°29′34″W