How far is Detroit, MI, from South Bend, IN?
The distance between South Bend (South Bend International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 157 miles / 252 kilometers / 136 nautical miles.
The driving distance from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW) is 202 miles / 325 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 44 minutes.
South Bend International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from South Bend to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from South Bend to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 156.578 miles
- 251.987 kilometers
- 136.062 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- 156.197 miles
- 251.375 kilometers
- 135.732 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 South Bend to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from South Bend International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between South Bend and Detroit?
Flight carbon footprint between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from South Bend to Detroit generates about 48 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 48 kilograms equals 106 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from South Bend to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | South Bend International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | South Bend, IN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SBN |
| ICAO Code: | KSBN |
| Coordinates: | 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″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 South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)
| Delta Air Lines |