How far is Detroit, MI, from Portland, ME?
The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 668 miles / 1076 kilometers / 581 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Detroit (DTW) is 825 miles / 1328 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 26 minutes.
Portland International Jetport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Portland to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Portland to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 668.308 miles
- 1075.537 kilometers
- 580.744 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- 666.577 miles
- 1072.751 kilometers
- 579.239 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 Portland to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Portland and Detroit?
Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Portland to Detroit generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 267 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Portland International Jetport |
|---|---|
| City: | Portland, ME |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PWM |
| ICAO Code: | KPWM |
| Coordinates: | 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″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 |