How far is Detroit, MI, from Portland, OR?
The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1953 miles / 3143 kilometers / 1697 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Portland (PDX) to Detroit (DTW) is 2367 miles / 3810 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 8 minutes.
Portland International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Portland to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Portland to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1953.192 miles
- 3143.358 kilometers
- 1697.278 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- 1947.968 miles
- 3134.950 kilometers
- 1692.737 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 Portland to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Portland and Detroit?
The time difference between Portland and Detroit is 3 hours. Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Portland.
Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Portland to Detroit generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 470 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Portland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Portland, OR |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PDX |
| ICAO Code: | KPDX |
| Coordinates: | 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″W |
| Destination | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
Airlines flying from Portland (PDX) to Detroit (DTW)
| Alaska Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |