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How far is Bellingham, WA, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) is 1934 miles / 3112 kilometers / 1680 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Bellingham (BLI) is 2339 miles / 3765 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 45 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Bellingham International Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Bellingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1933.500 miles
  • 3111.667 kilometers
  • 1680.166 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
  • 1928.409 miles
  • 3103.474 kilometers
  • 1675.742 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 Bellingham?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Bellingham International Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI)

On average, flying from Detroit to Bellingham generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 466 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 Bellingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI).

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 Bellingham International Airport
City: Bellingham, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLI
ICAO Code: KBLI
Coordinates: 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″W