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How far is Albuquerque, NM, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) is 1347 miles / 2167 kilometers / 1170 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Albuquerque (ABQ) is 1548 miles / 2491 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 48 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Albuquerque International Sunport

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1347
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2167
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1170
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Distance from Detroit to Albuquerque

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1346.695 miles
  • 2167.295 kilometers
  • 1170.246 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
  • 1344.183 miles
  • 2163.253 kilometers
  • 1168.063 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 Detroit to Albuquerque?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)

On average, flying from Detroit to Albuquerque generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Albuquerque

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Albuquerque International Sunport
City: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABQ
ICAO Code: KABQ
Coordinates: 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″W