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How far is Detroit, MI, from Comox?

The distance between Comox (CFB Comox) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 2038 miles / 3280 kilometers / 1771 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Comox (YQQ) to Detroit (DTW) is 2563 miles / 4124 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 38 minutes.

CFB Comox – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Comox to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2038.223 miles
  • 3280.201 kilometers
  • 1771.167 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
  • 2032.860 miles
  • 3271.571 kilometers
  • 1766.507 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 Comox to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from CFB Comox to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between CFB Comox (YQQ) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Comox to Detroit generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 489 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Comox to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between CFB Comox (YQQ) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin CFB Comox
City: Comox
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQQ
ICAO Code: CYQQ
Coordinates: 49°42′38″N, 124°53′13″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