How far is Detroit, MI, from Salt Lake City, UT?
The distance between Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1481 miles / 2384 kilometers / 1287 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Detroit (DTW) is 1653 miles / 2660 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 53 minutes.
Salt Lake City International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Salt Lake City to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Salt Lake City to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1481.362 miles
- 2384.021 kilometers
- 1287.268 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- 1477.555 miles
- 2377.895 kilometers
- 1283.960 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 Salt Lake City to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Salt Lake City International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Salt Lake City and Detroit?
Flight carbon footprint between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Salt Lake City to Detroit generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Salt Lake City to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Salt Lake City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SLC |
| ICAO Code: | KSLC |
| Coordinates: | 40°47′18″N, 111°58′40″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 |
Airlines flying from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Detroit (DTW)
| Delta Air Lines |