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How far is Detroit, MI, from Gillam?

The distance between Gillam (Gillam Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1101 miles / 1772 kilometers / 957 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gillam (YGX) to Detroit (DTW) is 1791 miles / 2882 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 46 minutes.

Gillam Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Gillam to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1100.829 miles
  • 1771.612 kilometers
  • 956.594 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
  • 1099.975 miles
  • 1770.239 kilometers
  • 955.852 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 Gillam to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Gillam Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gillam Airport (YGX) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Gillam to Detroit generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 346 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gillam to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gillam Airport (YGX) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″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