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How far is Detroit, MI, from Spokane, WA?

The distance between Spokane (Spokane International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1703 miles / 2741 kilometers / 1480 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Spokane (GEG) to Detroit (DTW) is 2036 miles / 3277 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 5 minutes.

Spokane International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Spokane to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1703.396 miles
  • 2741.351 kilometers
  • 1480.211 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
  • 1698.932 miles
  • 2734.166 kilometers
  • 1476.332 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 Spokane to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Spokane International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Spokane International Airport (GEG) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Spokane to Detroit generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Spokane to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Spokane International Airport (GEG) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Spokane International Airport
City: Spokane, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GEG
ICAO Code: KGEG
Coordinates: 47°37′11″N, 117°32′2″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