How far is Detroit, MI, from Charlotte, NC?
The distance between Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 500 miles / 805 kilometers / 434 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Detroit (DTW) is 606 miles / 976 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 2 minutes.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Charlotte to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Charlotte to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 499.943 miles
- 804.580 kilometers
- 434.439 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- 500.637 miles
- 805.697 kilometers
- 435.042 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 Charlotte to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Charlotte and Detroit?
Flight carbon footprint between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Charlotte to Detroit generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 217 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Charlotte to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Charlotte Douglas International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charlotte, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CLT |
| ICAO Code: | KCLT |
| Coordinates: | 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″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 Charlotte (CLT) to Detroit (DTW)
| American Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |