How far is Detroit, MI, from Pittsburgh, PA?
The distance between Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 201 miles / 324 kilometers / 175 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Detroit (DTW) is 263 miles / 423 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 54 minutes.
Pittsburgh International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Pittsburgh to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pittsburgh to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 201.059 miles
- 323.573 kilometers
- 174.715 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- 200.806 miles
- 323.167 kilometers
- 174.496 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 Pittsburgh to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Pittsburgh International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pittsburgh and Detroit?
Flight carbon footprint between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Pittsburgh to Detroit generates about 55 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 55 kilograms equals 120 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Pittsburgh to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Pittsburgh International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PIT |
| ICAO Code: | KPIT |
| Coordinates: | 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″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 Pittsburgh (PIT) to Detroit (DTW)
| Delta Air Lines |