How far is Detroit, MI, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1075 miles / 1730 kilometers / 934 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Detroit (DTW) is 1256 miles / 2022 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 19 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Houston to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1075.067 miles
- 1730.152 kilometers
- 934.207 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- 1075.516 miles
- 1730.875 kilometers
- 934.598 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 Houston to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Detroit?
The time difference between Houston and Detroit is 1 hour. Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Houston to Detroit generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 343 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |
| Destination | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
Airlines flying from Houston (IAH) to Detroit (DTW)
| Delta Air Lines |
| Spirit Airlines |
| United Airlines |