How far is Detroit, MI, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 501 miles / 806 kilometers / 435 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Detroit (DTW) is 641 miles / 1031 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 49 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 501.090 miles
- 806.425 kilometers
- 435.435 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- 501.410 miles
- 806.941 kilometers
- 435.713 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 Raleigh to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Detroit?
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Detroit generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 218 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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 Raleigh (RDU) to Detroit (DTW)
| Delta Air Lines |