Distance between Detroit, MI (DTW) and Salt Lake City, UT (SLC)
Distance from Detroit to Salt Lake City (Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Salt Lake City International Airport) is 1481 miles / 2384 kilometers / 1287 nautical miles.
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How far is Salt Lake City from Detroit?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Detroit and Salt Lake City. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1481.362 miles
- 2384.021 kilometers
- 1287.268 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- 1477.555 miles
- 2377.895 kilometers
- 1283.960 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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is 3 hours 18 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Detroit and Salt Lake City is 2 hours. Salt Lake City is 2 hours behind Detroit.
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Detroit, MI
Salt Lake City, UT
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 169 kg (372 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 | Salt Lake City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SLC |
| ICAO Code: | KSLC |
| Coordinates: | 40°47′18″N, 111°58′40″W |
Detroit to Salt Lake City flight path
Shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).
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