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How far is Minot, ND, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Minot (Minot International Airport) is 966 miles / 1555 kilometers / 840 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Minot (MOT) is 1152 miles / 1854 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 59 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Minot International Airport

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966
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1555
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840
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Distance from Detroit to Minot

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 966.120 miles
  • 1554.820 kilometers
  • 839.536 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
  • 964.016 miles
  • 1551.433 kilometers
  • 837.707 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 Minot?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Minot International Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Minot International Airport (MOT)

On average, flying from Detroit to Minot generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 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 Minot

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Minot International Airport (MOT).

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 Minot International Airport
City: Minot, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOT
ICAO Code: KMOT
Coordinates: 48°15′33″N, 101°16′47″W