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How far is Detroit, MI, from Whitehorse?

The distance between Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 2483 miles / 3997 kilometers / 2158 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whitehorse (YXY) to Detroit (DTW) is 3165 miles / 5093 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 48 minutes.

Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Whitehorse to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2483.433 miles
  • 3996.699 kilometers
  • 2158.045 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
  • 2477.386 miles
  • 3986.967 kilometers
  • 2152.790 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 Whitehorse to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Whitehorse to Detroit generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 602 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whitehorse to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
City: Whitehorse
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXY
ICAO Code: CYXY
Coordinates: 60°42′34″N, 135°4′1″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