Detroit to New York: Exactly 773 km (481 mi)

Detroit, United States → New York, United States

773
Kilometers
481
Miles
~1h 28min
Flight time (est.)
~1,005 km
Rough road-length estimate

418 nautical miles · Direction: east

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Detroit to New York is 773 km (481 miles). New York lies roughly east of Detroit; the initial great-circle bearing is 100° (E). It is a domestic route within United States.

Coordinates & Bearing

Detroit (Midwest, United States) sits at 42.3314°N, 83.0458°W; New York (Northeast, United States) is at 40.7128°N, 74.0060°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 100° (E); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Detroit to New York

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 28min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~1,005 km · ~12h 34min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Detroit to New York: about 1,005 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Detroit and New York lies at approximately 41.6107°N, 78.4693°W — the position that is an equal 387 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Detroit (America/Detroit) and New York (America/New_York) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Detroit from New York?

The straight-line distance from Detroit to New York is approximately 773 km (481 miles, 418 nautical miles).

What direction is New York from Detroit?

New York lies roughly east of Detroit; the initial great-circle bearing is 100° (E).

How long does it take to fly from Detroit to New York?

Estimated flight time is about 1h 28min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Detroit to New York?

Rough road-length estimate for Detroit to New York: about 1,005 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Detroit and New York?

Detroit (America/Detroit) and New York (America/New_York) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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