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How far is Detroit, MI, from Lewiston, ID?

The distance between Lewiston (Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1681 miles / 2705 kilometers / 1461 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lewiston (LWS) to Detroit (DTW) is 2116 miles / 3406 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 48 minutes.

Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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1681
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1461
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Distance from Lewiston to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1680.762 miles
  • 2704.924 kilometers
  • 1460.542 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
  • 1676.313 miles
  • 2697.765 kilometers
  • 1456.677 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 Lewiston to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Lewiston to Detroit generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 422 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lewiston to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport
City: Lewiston, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LWS
ICAO Code: KLWS
Coordinates: 46°22′28″N, 117°0′53″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