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How far is Detroit, MI, from El Paso, TX?

The distance between El Paso (El Paso International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1455 miles / 2341 kilometers / 1264 nautical miles.

The driving distance from El Paso (ELP) to Detroit (DTW) is 1736 miles / 2794 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 8 minutes.

El Paso International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from El Paso to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1454.681 miles
  • 2341.082 kilometers
  • 1264.083 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
  • 1452.814 miles
  • 2338.077 kilometers
  • 1262.461 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 El Paso to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from El Paso International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Paso International Airport (ELP) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from El Paso to Detroit generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 389 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from El Paso to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Paso International Airport (ELP) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin El Paso International Airport
City: El Paso, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ELP
ICAO Code: KELP
Coordinates: 31°48′25″N, 106°22′40″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