How far is Detroit, MI, from Roanoke, VA?
The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 382 miles / 615 kilometers / 332 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Detroit (DTW) is 515 miles / 829 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 30 minutes.
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Roanoke to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Roanoke to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 382.035 miles
- 614.826 kilometers
- 331.980 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- 382.267 miles
- 615.200 kilometers
- 332.181 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 Roanoke to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Roanoke and Detroit?
Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Roanoke to Detroit generates about 81 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 81 kilograms equals 179 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Roanoke, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ROA |
| ICAO Code: | KROA |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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 Roanoke (ROA) to Detroit (DTW)
| Delta Air Lines |