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How far is Detroit, MI, from Palm Springs, CA?

The distance between Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1885 miles / 3034 kilometers / 1638 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palm Springs (PSP) to Detroit (DTW) is 2276 miles / 3663 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 2 minutes.

Palm Springs International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Palm Springs to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1885.346 miles
  • 3034.171 kilometers
  • 1638.321 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
  • 1881.593 miles
  • 3028.130 kilometers
  • 1635.059 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 Palm Springs to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Palm Springs International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Palm Springs to Detroit generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 456 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Palm Springs to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Palm Springs International Airport
City: Palm Springs, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSP
ICAO Code: KPSP
Coordinates: 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″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