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How far is Detroit, MI, from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1952 miles / 3141 kilometers / 1696 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Detroit (DTW) is 2522 miles / 4058 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 53 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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1952
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3141
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1696
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Distance from Whistler to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1951.618 miles
  • 3140.825 kilometers
  • 1695.910 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
  • 1946.545 miles
  • 3132.661 kilometers
  • 1691.502 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 Whistler to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Whistler to Detroit generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 470 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whistler to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
City: Whistler
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWS
ICAO Code: CAE5
Coordinates: 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″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