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How far is Detroit, MI, from Reno, NV?

The distance between Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1902 miles / 3062 kilometers / 1653 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reno (RNO) to Detroit (DTW) is 2161 miles / 3478 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 9 minutes.

Reno–Tahoe International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Reno to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1902.488 miles
  • 3061.757 kilometers
  • 1653.217 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
  • 1897.711 miles
  • 3054.069 kilometers
  • 1649.066 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 Reno to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Reno–Tahoe International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Reno to Detroit generates about 209 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 209 kilograms equals 460 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Reno to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′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