How far is St Petersburg, FL, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and St Petersburg (St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport) is 987 miles / 1588 kilometers / 857 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to St Petersburg (PIE) is 1168 miles / 1880 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 0 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport
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Distance from Detroit to St Petersburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to St Petersburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 986.667 miles
- 1587.886 kilometers
- 857.390 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- 988.896 miles
- 1591.474 kilometers
- 859.327 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 St Petersburg?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and St Petersburg?
There is no time difference between Detroit and St Petersburg.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
On average, flying from Detroit to St Petersburg generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 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 St Petersburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE).
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 | St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | St Petersburg, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PIE |
| ICAO Code: | KPIE |
| Coordinates: | 27°54′36″N, 82°41′14″W |