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How far is Prince Rupert from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Prince Rupert (Prince Rupert Airport) is 2277 miles / 3665 kilometers / 1979 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Prince Rupert (YPR) is 2785 miles / 4482 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 53 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Prince Rupert Airport

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2277
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3665
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1979
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Distance from Detroit to Prince Rupert

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2277.080 miles
  • 3664.604 kilometers
  • 1978.728 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
  • 2271.240 miles
  • 3655.206 kilometers
  • 1973.654 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 Prince Rupert?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Prince Rupert Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Prince Rupert Airport (YPR)

On average, flying from Detroit to Prince Rupert generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 550 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 Prince Rupert

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Prince Rupert Airport (YPR).

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 Prince Rupert Airport
City: Prince Rupert
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPR
ICAO Code: CYPR
Coordinates: 54°17′9″N, 130°26′42″W