How far is Detroit, MI, from Fargo, ND?
The distance between Fargo (Hector International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 738 miles / 1188 kilometers / 642 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fargo (FAR) to Detroit (DTW) is 911 miles / 1466 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 45 minutes.
Hector International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Fargo to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fargo to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 738.446 miles
- 1188.413 kilometers
- 641.692 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- 736.894 miles
- 1185.915 kilometers
- 640.343 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 Fargo to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Hector International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fargo and Detroit?
The time difference between Fargo and Detroit is 1 hour. Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Fargo.
Flight carbon footprint between Hector International Airport (FAR) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Fargo to Detroit generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 284 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fargo to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hector International Airport (FAR) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Hector International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fargo, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAR |
| ICAO Code: | KFAR |
| Coordinates: | 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″W |
| Destination | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |