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How far is Moab, UT, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Moab (Canyonlands Regional Airport) is 1405 miles / 2262 kilometers / 1221 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Moab (CNY) is 1589 miles / 2558 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 36 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Canyonlands Regional Airport

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1405
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2262
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1221
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Distance from Detroit to Moab

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1405.440 miles
  • 2261.837 kilometers
  • 1221.294 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
  • 1402.047 miles
  • 2256.375 kilometers
  • 1218.345 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 Moab?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Canyonlands Regional Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY)

On average, flying from Detroit to Moab generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 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 Moab

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY).

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 Canyonlands Regional Airport
City: Moab, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CNY
ICAO Code: KCNY
Coordinates: 38°45′18″N, 109°45′17″W