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

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) is 1964 miles / 3161 kilometers / 1707 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Fresno (FAT) is 2390 miles / 3847 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 19 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Fresno Yosemite International Airport

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1964
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3161
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1707
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Distance from Detroit to Fresno

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1964.119 miles
  • 3160.942 kilometers
  • 1706.772 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
  • 1959.557 miles
  • 3153.601 kilometers
  • 1702.808 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 Fresno?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)

On average, flying from Detroit to Fresno generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 472 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 Fresno

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).

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 Fresno Yosemite International Airport
City: Fresno, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAT
ICAO Code: KFAT
Coordinates: 36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″W