How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 1671 miles / 2689 kilometers / 1452 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Phoenix (PHX) is 1956 miles / 3148 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 24 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Phoenix
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Phoenix. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1670.793 miles
- 2688.881 kilometers
- 1451.880 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- 1667.750 miles
- 2683.983 kilometers
- 1449.235 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 Phoenix?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Phoenix?
The time difference between Detroit and Phoenix is 2 hours. Phoenix is 2 hours behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
On average, flying from Detroit to Phoenix generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 420 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 Phoenix
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
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 | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PHX |
| ICAO Code: | KPHX |
| Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W |
Airlines flying from Detroit (DTW) to Phoenix (PHX)
| American Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |
| Southwest Airlines |