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How far is Detroit, MI, from Eau Claire, WI?

The distance between Eau Claire (Chippewa Valley Regional Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 447 miles / 720 kilometers / 389 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Eau Claire (EAU) to Detroit (DTW) is 586 miles / 943 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 50 minutes.

Chippewa Valley Regional Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Eau Claire to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 447.282 miles
  • 719.831 kilometers
  • 388.678 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
  • 446.338 miles
  • 718.311 kilometers
  • 387.857 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 Eau Claire to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Chippewa Valley Regional Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Eau Claire to Detroit generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 200 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Eau Claire to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
City: Eau Claire, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EAU
ICAO Code: KEAU
Coordinates: 44°51′56″N, 91°29′3″W
Destination 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