How far is Detroit, MI, from Fort Nelson?
The distance between Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 2031 miles / 3269 kilometers / 1765 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Detroit (DTW) is 2578 miles / 4149 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 41 minutes.
Fort Nelson Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Fort Nelson to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Nelson to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2031.442 miles
- 3269.290 kilometers
- 1765.275 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- 2026.943 miles
- 3262.048 kilometers
- 1761.365 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 Fort Nelson to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Fort Nelson Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Nelson and Detroit?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Fort Nelson to Detroit generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 487 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Nelson to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Fort Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W |
| Destination | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |