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How far is Midland, TX, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Midland (Midland International Air and Space Port) is 1255 miles / 2020 kilometers / 1090 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Midland (MAF) is 1447 miles / 2329 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 27 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Midland International Air and Space Port

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Distance from Detroit to Midland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1254.864 miles
  • 2019.508 kilometers
  • 1090.447 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
  • 1253.649 miles
  • 2017.553 kilometers
  • 1089.391 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 Midland?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Midland International Air and Space Port is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF)

On average, flying from Detroit to Midland generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 361 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 Midland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF).

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 Midland International Air and Space Port
City: Midland, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MAF
ICAO Code: KMAF
Coordinates: 31°56′32″N, 102°12′7″W