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How far is Detroit, MI, from Plattsburgh, NY?

The distance between Plattsburgh (Plattsburgh International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 525 miles / 844 kilometers / 456 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Plattsburgh (PBG) to Detroit (DTW) is 594 miles / 956 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 35 minutes.

Plattsburgh International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Plattsburgh to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 524.650 miles
  • 844.343 kilometers
  • 455.909 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
  • 523.426 miles
  • 842.373 kilometers
  • 454.845 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 Plattsburgh to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Plattsburgh International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.

What is the time difference between Plattsburgh and Detroit?

There is no time difference between Plattsburgh and Detroit.

Flight carbon footprint between Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Plattsburgh to Detroit generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 225 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Plattsburgh to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Plattsburgh International Airport
City: Plattsburgh, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PBG
ICAO Code: KPBG
Coordinates: 44°39′3″N, 73°28′5″W
Destination 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