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How far is Detroit, MI, from Kalispell, MT?

The distance between Kalispell (Glacier Park International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1553 miles / 2499 kilometers / 1350 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kalispell (FCA) to Detroit (DTW) is 1857 miles / 2989 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 38 minutes.

Glacier Park International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Kalispell to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1553.060 miles
  • 2499.407 kilometers
  • 1349.572 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
  • 1549.088 miles
  • 2493.015 kilometers
  • 1346.120 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 Kalispell to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Glacier Park International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Kalispell to Detroit generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kalispell to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Glacier Park International Airport
City: Kalispell, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FCA
ICAO Code: KGPI
Coordinates: 48°18′37″N, 114°15′21″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