How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 453 miles / 730 kilometers / 394 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 570 miles / 917 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 40 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Philadelphia International Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 453.331 miles
- 729.566 kilometers
- 393.934 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- 452.391 miles
- 728.053 kilometers
- 393.117 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 Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Philadelphia?
There is no time difference between Detroit and Philadelphia.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
On average, flying from Detroit to Philadelphia generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 202 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 Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |
Airlines flying from Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia (PHL)
| American Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |