How far is Detroit, MI, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 228 miles / 367 kilometers / 198 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Detroit (DTW) is 266 miles / 428 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 1 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 228.346 miles
- 367.487 kilometers
- 198.427 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- 227.763 miles
- 366.548 kilometers
- 197.920 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 Chicago to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Detroit?
The time difference between Chicago and Detroit is 1 hour. Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Chicago to Detroit generates about 59 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 59 kilograms equals 129 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 Chicago (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)
| AirTran Airways |
| Delta Air Lines |
| Southwest Airlines |