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How far is Detroit, MI, from Nanaimo?

The distance between Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1997 miles / 3214 kilometers / 1735 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Detroit (DTW) is 2493 miles / 4012 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 3 minutes.

Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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1997
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Distance from Nanaimo to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1996.985 miles
  • 3213.836 kilometers
  • 1735.332 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
  • 1991.722 miles
  • 3205.365 kilometers
  • 1730.759 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 Nanaimo to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Nanaimo to Detroit generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 479 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanaimo to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZNA
ICAO Code: CAC8
Coordinates: 49°10′59″N, 123°56′59″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