How far is Detroit, MI, from Provo, UT?
The distance between Provo (Provo Municipal Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1478 miles / 2378 kilometers / 1284 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Provo (PVU) to Detroit (DTW) is 1669 miles / 2686 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 18 minutes.
Provo Municipal Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Provo to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Provo to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1477.820 miles
- 2378.320 kilometers
- 1284.190 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- 1474.071 miles
- 2372.287 kilometers
- 1280.932 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 Provo to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Provo Municipal Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Provo and Detroit?
The time difference between Provo and Detroit is 2 hours. Detroit is 2 hours ahead of Provo.
Flight carbon footprint between Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Provo to Detroit generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Provo to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Provo Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Provo, UT |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PVU |
| ICAO Code: | KPVU |
| Coordinates: | 40°13′9″N, 111°43′22″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 |