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How far is Detroit, MI, from Austin, TX?

The distance between Austin (Austin–Bergstrom International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1149 miles / 1849 kilometers / 998 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Austin (AUS) to Detroit (DTW) is 1360 miles / 2188 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 40 minutes.

Austin–Bergstrom International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Austin to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1148.630 miles
  • 1848.542 kilometers
  • 998.133 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
  • 1148.622 miles
  • 1848.528 kilometers
  • 998.125 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 Austin to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Austin–Bergstrom International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Austin to Detroit generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Austin to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Austin–Bergstrom International Airport
City: Austin, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AUS
ICAO Code: KAUS
Coordinates: 30°11′40″N, 97°40′11″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

Airlines flying from Austin (AUS) to Detroit (DTW)

Delta Air Lines