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How far is Detroit, MI, from Winnipeg?

The distance between Winnipeg (Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 851 miles / 1370 kilometers / 740 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Winnipeg (YWG) to Detroit (DTW) is 1133 miles / 1823 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 54 minutes.

Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Winnipeg to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 851.149 miles
  • 1369.792 kilometers
  • 739.629 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
  • 849.800 miles
  • 1367.620 kilometers
  • 738.456 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 Winnipeg to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Winnipeg to Detroit generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 307 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Winnipeg to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
City: Winnipeg
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWG
ICAO Code: CYWG
Coordinates: 49°54′35″N, 97°14′23″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