How far is Detroit, MI, from Ontario, CA?
The distance between Ontario (Ontario International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1934 miles / 3112 kilometers / 1681 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ontario (ONT) to Detroit (DTW) is 2227 miles / 3584 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 8 minutes.
Ontario International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Ontario to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ontario to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1933.983 miles
- 3112.444 kilometers
- 1680.586 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- 1930.042 miles
- 3106.102 kilometers
- 1677.161 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 Ontario to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Ontario International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ontario and Detroit?
The time difference between Ontario and Detroit is 3 hours. Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Ontario.
Flight carbon footprint between Ontario International Airport (ONT) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Ontario to Detroit generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 466 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ontario to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ontario International Airport (ONT) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Ontario International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ontario, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ONT |
| ICAO Code: | KONT |
| Coordinates: | 34°3′21″N, 117°36′3″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 |