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How far is Detroit, MI, from Las Vegas, NV?

The distance between Las Vegas (Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1749 miles / 2814 kilometers / 1520 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Las Vegas (LAS) to Detroit (DTW) is 2005 miles / 3226 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 7 minutes.

Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Las Vegas to Detroit

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Las Vegas to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1748.693 miles
  • 2814.248 kilometers
  • 1519.572 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
  • 1744.825 miles
  • 2808.024 kilometers
  • 1516.211 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 Las Vegas to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Las Vegas to Detroit generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Las Vegas to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport
City: Las Vegas, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAS
ICAO Code: KLAS
Coordinates: 36°4′48″N, 115°9′7″W
Destination Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W

Airlines flying from Las Vegas (LAS) to Detroit (DTW)

Delta Air Lines
Southwest Airlines
Spirit Airlines