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How far is Detroit, MI, from Prince Rupert?

The distance between Prince Rupert (Prince Rupert Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 2277 miles / 3665 kilometers / 1979 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Prince Rupert (YPR) to Detroit (DTW) is 2837 miles / 4565 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 55 minutes.

Prince Rupert Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Prince Rupert to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2277.080 miles
  • 3664.604 kilometers
  • 1978.728 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
  • 2271.240 miles
  • 3655.206 kilometers
  • 1973.654 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 Prince Rupert to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Prince Rupert Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Prince Rupert to Detroit generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 550 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Prince Rupert to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Prince Rupert Airport
City: Prince Rupert
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPR
ICAO Code: CYPR
Coordinates: 54°17′9″N, 130°26′42″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