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How far is Detroit, MI, from Fresno, CA?

The distance between Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1964 miles / 3161 kilometers / 1707 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fresno (FAT) to Detroit (DTW) is 2391 miles / 3848 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 17 minutes.

Fresno Yosemite International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Fresno to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1964.119 miles
  • 3160.942 kilometers
  • 1706.772 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
  • 1959.557 miles
  • 3153.601 kilometers
  • 1702.808 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 Fresno to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Fresno to Detroit generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 472 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fresno to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Fresno Yosemite International Airport
City: Fresno, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAT
ICAO Code: KFAT
Coordinates: 36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″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