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How far is Detroit, MI, from Springfield, MO?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield–Branson National Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 634 miles / 1021 kilometers / 551 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SGF) to Detroit (DTW) is 729 miles / 1173 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 48 minutes.

Springfield–Branson National Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Springfield to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 634.301 miles
  • 1020.809 kilometers
  • 551.193 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
  • 633.463 miles
  • 1019.460 kilometers
  • 550.464 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 Springfield to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Springfield–Branson National Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Springfield to Detroit generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 258 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Springfield to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Springfield–Branson National Airport
City: Springfield, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SGF
ICAO Code: KSGF
Coordinates: 37°14′44″N, 93°23′18″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