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How far is Detroit, MI, from Manhattan, KS?

The distance between Manhattan (Manhattan Regional Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 730 miles / 1175 kilometers / 634 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Manhattan (MHK) to Detroit (DTW) is 876 miles / 1410 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 15 minutes.

Manhattan Regional Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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730
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Distance from Manhattan to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 730.108 miles
  • 1174.996 kilometers
  • 634.447 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
  • 728.493 miles
  • 1172.396 kilometers
  • 633.043 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 Manhattan to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Manhattan Regional Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Manhattan to Detroit generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 282 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Manhattan to Detroit

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

Airport information

Origin Manhattan Regional Airport
City: Manhattan, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHK
ICAO Code: KMHK
Coordinates: 39°8′27″N, 96°40′14″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