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How far is Monroe, LA, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Monroe (Monroe Regional Airport) is 821 miles / 1322 kilometers / 714 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Monroe (MLU) is 987 miles / 1588 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 48 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Monroe Regional Airport

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821
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1322
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714
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Distance from Detroit to Monroe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 821.264 miles
  • 1321.696 kilometers
  • 713.659 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
  • 821.648 miles
  • 1322.315 kilometers
  • 713.993 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 Monroe?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Monroe Regional Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)

On average, flying from Detroit to Monroe generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 302 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 Monroe

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Monroe Regional Airport (MLU).

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 Monroe Regional Airport
City: Monroe, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLU
ICAO Code: KMLU
Coordinates: 32°30′39″N, 92°2′15″W