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How far is Detroit, MI, from Burbank, CA?

The distance between Burbank (Hollywood Burbank Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1968 miles / 3168 kilometers / 1710 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Burbank (BUR) to Detroit (DTW) is 2270 miles / 3653 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 56 minutes.

Hollywood Burbank Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Burbank to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1968.210 miles
  • 3167.527 kilometers
  • 1710.328 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
  • 1964.142 miles
  • 3160.981 kilometers
  • 1706.793 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 Burbank to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Hollywood Burbank Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Burbank to Detroit generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 473 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Burbank to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Hollywood Burbank Airport
City: Burbank, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUR
ICAO Code: KBUR
Coordinates: 34°12′2″N, 118°21′32″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