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How far is Detroit, MI, from Wabush?

The distance between Wabush (Wabush Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1064 miles / 1712 kilometers / 924 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wabush (YWK) to Detroit (DTW) is 1360 miles / 2188 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 43 minutes.

Wabush Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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1064
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1712
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924
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Distance from Wabush to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1063.763 miles
  • 1711.960 kilometers
  • 924.384 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
  • 1062.218 miles
  • 1709.473 kilometers
  • 923.042 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 Wabush to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Wabush Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wabush Airport (YWK) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Wabush to Detroit generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 341 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wabush to Detroit

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

Airport information

Origin Wabush Airport
City: Wabush
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWK
ICAO Code: CYWK
Coordinates: 52°55′18″N, 66°51′51″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