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How far is Detroit, MI, from Dayton, OH?

The distance between Dayton (Dayton International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 166 miles / 267 kilometers / 144 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dayton (DAY) to Detroit (DTW) is 190 miles / 305 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 44 minutes.

Dayton International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Dayton to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 165.696 miles
  • 266.661 kilometers
  • 143.986 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
  • 165.858 miles
  • 266.922 kilometers
  • 144.126 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 Dayton to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Dayton International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Dayton and Detroit?

There is no time difference between Dayton and Detroit.

Flight carbon footprint between Dayton International Airport (DAY) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Dayton to Detroit generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 109 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dayton to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dayton International Airport (DAY) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Dayton International Airport
City: Dayton, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DAY
ICAO Code: KDAY
Coordinates: 39°54′8″N, 84°13′9″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 Dayton (DAY) to Detroit (DTW)

Delta Air Lines