Distance between Detroit, MI (DTW) and Phoenix, AZ (PHX)
Distance from Detroit to Phoenix (Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 1671 miles / 2689 kilometers / 1452 nautical miles.
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How far is Phoenix from Detroit?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Detroit and Phoenix. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1670.793 miles
- 2688.881 kilometers
- 1451.880 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1667.750 miles
- 2683.983 kilometers
- 1449.235 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 3 hours 39 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Detroit and Phoenix is 3 hours. Phoenix is 3 hours behind Detroit.
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Detroit, MI
Phoenix, AZ
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 183 kg (404 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| B | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PHX |
| ICAO Code: | KPHX |
| Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W |
Detroit to Phoenix flight path
Shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
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