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How far is Detroit, MI, from Muskegon, MI?

The distance between Muskegon (Muskegon County Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 161 miles / 259 kilometers / 140 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Muskegon (MKG) to Detroit (DTW) is 192 miles / 309 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 35 minutes.

Muskegon County Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Muskegon to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 161.055 miles
  • 259.193 kilometers
  • 139.953 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
  • 160.726 miles
  • 258.664 kilometers
  • 139.667 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 Muskegon to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Muskegon County Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Muskegon and Detroit?

There is no time difference between Muskegon and Detroit.

Flight carbon footprint between Muskegon County Airport (MKG) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Muskegon to Detroit generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 107 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Muskegon to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Muskegon County Airport (MKG) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Muskegon County Airport
City: Muskegon, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKG
ICAO Code: KMKG
Coordinates: 43°10′10″N, 86°14′17″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