How far is Detroit, MI, from Dallas, TX?
The distance between Dallas (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 986 miles / 1587 kilometers / 857 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dallas (DFW) to Detroit (DTW) is 1176 miles / 1892 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 32 minutes.
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Dallas to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dallas to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 986.314 miles
- 1587.319 kilometers
- 857.084 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- 985.756 miles
- 1586.421 kilometers
- 856.599 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 Dallas to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dallas and Detroit?
The time difference between Dallas and Detroit is 1 hour. Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Dallas.
Flight carbon footprint between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Dallas to Detroit generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Dallas to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dallas, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DFW |
| ICAO Code: | KDFW |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′48″N, 97°2′16″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 Dallas (DFW) to Detroit (DTW)
| American Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |
| Spirit Airlines |