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How far is Branson, MO, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Branson (Branson Airport) is 656 miles / 1056 kilometers / 570 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Branson (BKG) is 768 miles / 1236 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 38 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Branson Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Branson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 656.194 miles
  • 1056.042 kilometers
  • 570.217 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
  • 655.519 miles
  • 1054.956 kilometers
  • 569.631 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 Detroit to Branson?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Branson Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Branson Airport (BKG)

On average, flying from Detroit to Branson generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 264 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Branson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Branson Airport (BKG).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Branson Airport
City: Branson, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BKG
ICAO Code: KBBG
Coordinates: 36°31′55″N, 93°12′1″W