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

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

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Burbank (BUR) is 2270 miles / 3654 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 58 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Hollywood Burbank Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Burbank

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Burbank. 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 Detroit to Burbank?

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

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

On average, flying from Detroit to Burbank 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 Detroit to Burbank

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

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 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