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How far is Detroit, MI, from Newport News, VA?

The distance between Newport News (Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 506 miles / 815 kilometers / 440 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Newport News (PHF) to Detroit (DTW) is 667 miles / 1074 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 39 minutes.

Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Newport News to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 506.257 miles
  • 814.742 kilometers
  • 439.925 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
  • 505.969 miles
  • 814.277 kilometers
  • 439.675 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 Newport News to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Newport News and Detroit?

There is no time difference between Newport News and Detroit.

Flight carbon footprint between Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Newport News to Detroit generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 219 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Newport News to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport
City: Newport News, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHF
ICAO Code: KPHF
Coordinates: 37°7′54″N, 76°29′34″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