Distance from Brooklyn to Detroit (United States)

The distance between Brooklyn, New York and Detroit, Michigan is 782 kilometers (486 miles).

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Brooklyn is located in the northeastern part of the United States, while Detroit is situated in the midwestern region, connecting two major urban centers. The straight-line distance between them is 782 kilometers, heading west.

Brooklyn is at only 18 meters above sea level, while Detroit is at 192 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Brooklyn to Detroit covers approximately 1010 kilometers, primarily via I-80 W and I-90 W, passing through Pennsylvania and Ohio, with scenic views of the Great Lakes region.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Niagara Falls, Cleveland Museum of Art, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Brooklyn to Detroit crosses diverse landscapes, including urban areas and the Great Lakes, with landmarks like Niagara Falls and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild weather and blooming landscapes or in autumn for vibrant fall foliage and cultural events in Detroit.

Climate

Detroit generally experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to Brooklyn, with more pronounced seasonal changes.

Accessibility

Detroit offers a range of accessibility features including public transport options and accessible public spaces, similar to Brooklyn.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 12-14 hours
Car 10-12 hours
Helicopter 4-5 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Brooklyn, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 40.6501° N 73.9496° W

Elevation: 18 m (59 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport (JRB)
  • West 30th St. Heliport (JRA)
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
  • La Guardia Airport (LGA)
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Detroit, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Detroit

Coordinates: 42.3314° N 83.0458° W

Elevation: 192 m (630 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Detroit City Airport (DET)
  • Windsor Airport (YQG)
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
  • Selfridge Air National Guard Base (MTC)
  • Willow Run Airport (YIP)

Other distances from Brooklyn

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Brooklyn to New York City 9 km
From Brooklyn to Los Angeles 3,950 km
From Brooklyn to Chicago 1,155 km
From Brooklyn to Houston 2,284 km
From Brooklyn to Phoenix 3,456 km

Other distances from Detroit

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Detroit to New York City 775 km
From Detroit to Los Angeles 3,192 km
From Detroit to Chicago 385 km
From Detroit to Houston 1,778 km
From Detroit to Phoenix 2,721 km

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