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How far is Detroit, MI, from Elko, NV?

The distance between Elko (Elko Regional Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1675 miles / 2696 kilometers / 1456 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Elko (EKO) to Detroit (DTW) is 1874 miles / 3016 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 30 minutes.

Elko Regional Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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1675
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1456
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Distance from Elko to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1675.065 miles
  • 2695.755 kilometers
  • 1455.591 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
  • 1670.752 miles
  • 2688.814 kilometers
  • 1451.843 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 Elko to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Elko Regional Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Elko Regional Airport (EKO) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Elko to Detroit generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 421 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Elko to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Elko Regional Airport (EKO) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Elko Regional Airport
City: Elko, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EKO
ICAO Code: KEKO
Coordinates: 40°49′29″N, 115°47′31″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