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How far is Detroit, MI, from Meridian, MS?

The distance between Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 743 miles / 1196 kilometers / 646 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Meridian (MEI) to Detroit (DTW) is 856 miles / 1378 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 1 minutes.

Meridian Regional Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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743
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1196
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646
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Distance from Meridian to Detroit

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Meridian to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 743.036 miles
  • 1195.800 kilometers
  • 645.680 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
  • 743.951 miles
  • 1197.272 kilometers
  • 646.475 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 Meridian to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Meridian Regional Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Meridian to Detroit generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 285 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Meridian to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Meridian Regional Airport
City: Meridian, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEI
ICAO Code: KMEI
Coordinates: 32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″W
Destination Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W