Distance between Detroit, MI (DTW) and New York, NY (LGA)
Distance from Detroit to New York (Detroit Metropolitan Airport – LaGuardia Airport) is 502 miles / 807 kilometers / 436 nautical miles.
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How far is New York from Detroit?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Detroit and New York. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 501.511 miles
- 807.104 kilometers
- 435.802 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 500.288 miles
- 805.136 kilometers
- 434.739 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is 1 hour 26 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Detroit and New York.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 99 kg (219 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| B | LaGuardia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LGA |
| ICAO Code: | KLGA |
| Coordinates: | 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W |
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