How far is Detroit, MI, from Minneapolis, MN?
The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 528 miles / 850 kilometers / 459 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit (DTW) is 673 miles / 1083 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 22 minutes.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Minneapolis to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Minneapolis to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 528.278 miles
- 850.180 kilometers
- 459.061 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- 527.076 miles
- 848.246 kilometers
- 458.016 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 Minneapolis to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Detroit?
Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Minneapolis to Detroit generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 227 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSP |
| ICAO Code: | KMSP |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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 Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit (DTW)
| Delta Air Lines |