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How far is Detroit, MI, from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1959 miles / 3152 kilometers / 1702 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (CXH) to Detroit (DTW) is 2447 miles / 3938 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 6 minutes.

Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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1959
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3152
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1702
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Distance from Vancouver to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1958.863 miles
  • 3152.485 kilometers
  • 1702.206 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
  • 1953.721 miles
  • 3144.208 kilometers
  • 1697.737 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 Vancouver to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Detroit generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 471 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″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