How far is Detroit, MI, from Birmingham, AL?
The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 625 miles / 1005 kilometers / 543 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Detroit (DTW) is 711 miles / 1144 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 25 minutes.
Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Birmingham to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Birmingham to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 624.676 miles
- 1005.318 kilometers
- 542.828 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- 625.573 miles
- 1006.762 kilometers
- 543.608 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 Birmingham to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and Detroit?
The time difference between Birmingham and Detroit is 1 hour. Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Birmingham.
Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Birmingham to Detroit generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 255 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Birmingham, AL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BHM |
| ICAO Code: | KBHM |
| Coordinates: | 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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 Birmingham (BHM) to Detroit (DTW)
| Delta Air Lines |