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How far is Niagara Falls, NY, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Niagara Falls (Niagara Falls International Airport) is 233 miles / 375 kilometers / 202 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Niagara Falls (IAG) is 265 miles / 427 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 31 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Niagara Falls International Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Niagara Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 232.838 miles
  • 374.717 kilometers
  • 202.331 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
  • 232.280 miles
  • 373.818 kilometers
  • 201.846 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 Niagara Falls?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Niagara Falls International Airport is 56 minutes.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Niagara Falls?

There is no time difference between Detroit and Niagara Falls.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG)

On average, flying from Detroit to Niagara Falls generates about 59 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 59 kilograms equals 131 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 Niagara Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG).

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 Niagara Falls International Airport
City: Niagara Falls, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAG
ICAO Code: KIAG
Coordinates: 43°6′26″N, 78°56′46″W