How far is Long Beach, CA, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) is 1970 miles / 3170 kilometers / 1712 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Long Beach (LGB) is 2274 miles / 3660 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 3 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Long Beach Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Long Beach
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Long Beach. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1969.644 miles
- 3169.835 kilometers
- 1711.574 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- 1965.661 miles
- 3163.425 kilometers
- 1708.113 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 Long Beach?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Long Beach Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Long Beach?
The time difference between Detroit and Long Beach is 3 hours. Long Beach is 3 hours behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Long Beach Airport (LGB)
On average, flying from Detroit to Long Beach 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 Long Beach
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Long Beach Airport (LGB).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | Long Beach Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Long Beach, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LGB |
| ICAO Code: | KLGB |
| Coordinates: | 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″W |