Distance from Detroit to Birmingham by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Detroit (MI) to Birmingham (AL) is 642 miles or 1033 kilometers or 558 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Detroit to Birmingham is 720 miles (1160 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 78 miles or 127 km.

Flight distance from Detroit, MI to Birmingham, AL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Detroit and Birmingham is 642 miles or 1033 km.
The nearest airport to Detroit, is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and the nearest airport to Birmingham, is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

What is the average flight time from Detroit to Birmingham?

Flight time from Detroit, MI to Birmingham, AL is 1 hours 28 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Detroit to Birmingham Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Detroit, MI and Birmingham, AL
This map shows the distance from Detroit, MI, Usa to Birmingham, AL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Detroit, Michigan to Birmingham, Alabama is displayed below.

Driving distance from Detroit, MI to Birmingham, AL

The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Birmingham, Alabama is 720 miles or 1160 km.
The total driving distance from Detroit, MI to Birmingham, AL is 720 miles or 1160 kilometers. Your trip begins in Detroit, Michigan. It ends in Birmingham, Alabama.
The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Birmingham, Alabama is approximately 720 miles (1160 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 13 to 14 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Detroit, MI to Birmingham, AL

How long is the drive from Detroit, MI to Birmingham, AL?
The total driving time is 13 hours, 26 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Detroit to Birmingham take?
Detroit and Birmingham are 13 hours 26 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Detroit and Birmingham

Time difference between Detroit (MI) and Birmingham (AL) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in DetroitCurrent local time in Birmingham
2024-12-24, 14:05:49 EST2024-12-24, 14:05:49 EST
How Far is it Between Detroit Michigan, USA and Birmingham Alabama, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Detroit, MI and Birmingham, AL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 720 mi 1160 km 625.25 nmi
Straight line distance 642 mi 1033 km 558 nmi
Difference 78 mi 127 km 67 nmi

Detroit Details

Detroit is located in Michigan, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 42° 19' 53.1'' Longitude: W 83° 2' 44.7''
Latitude42.33143
Longitude-83.04575
StateMichigan
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Birmingham Details

Birmingham is located in Alabama, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 31' 38.8'' Longitude: W 86° 47' 56.6''
Latitude33.52744
Longitude-86.79905
StateAlabama
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Detroit, MI and Birmingham, AL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 24 hours 10 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 18 hours 7 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 16 hours 6 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 14 hours 30 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 13 hours 10 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 12 hours 5 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 11 hours 9 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 10 hours 21 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 9 hours 40 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 9 hours 3 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 8 hours 31 minutes