How far is Detroit, MI, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 234 miles / 377 kilometers / 204 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Detroit (DTW) is 283 miles / 456 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 21 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare 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)- 234.488 miles
- 377.372 kilometers
- 203.764 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- 233.877 miles
- 376.389 kilometers
- 203.234 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 O'Hare International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 56 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Chicago to Detroit generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 131 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)
| American Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |
| United Airlines |