How far is Ontario, CA, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Ontario (Ontario International Airport) is 1934 miles / 3112 kilometers / 1681 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Ontario (ONT) is 2228 miles / 3585 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 7 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Ontario International Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Ontario
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Ontario. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1933.983 miles
- 3112.444 kilometers
- 1680.586 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- 1930.042 miles
- 3106.102 kilometers
- 1677.161 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 Ontario?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Ontario International Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Ontario?
The time difference between Detroit and Ontario is 3 hours. Ontario is 3 hours behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Ontario International Airport (ONT)
On average, flying from Detroit to Ontario generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 466 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 Ontario
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Ontario International Airport (ONT).
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 | Ontario International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ontario, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ONT |
| ICAO Code: | KONT |
| Coordinates: | 34°3′21″N, 117°36′3″W |