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How far is Detroit, MI, from St Petersburg, FL?

The distance between St Petersburg (St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 987 miles / 1588 kilometers / 857 nautical miles.

The driving distance from St Petersburg (PIE) to Detroit (DTW) is 1169 miles / 1882 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 4 minutes.

St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from St Petersburg to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 986.667 miles
  • 1587.886 kilometers
  • 857.390 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
  • 988.896 miles
  • 1591.474 kilometers
  • 859.327 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 St Petersburg to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

What is the time difference between St Petersburg and Detroit?

There is no time difference between St Petersburg and Detroit.

Flight carbon footprint between St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from St Petersburg to Detroit generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from St Petersburg to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport
City: St Petersburg, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIE
ICAO Code: KPIE
Coordinates: 27°54′36″N, 82°41′14″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