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How far is Detroit, MI, from Albuquerque, NM?

The distance between Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1347 miles / 2167 kilometers / 1170 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Detroit (DTW) is 1543 miles / 2483 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 54 minutes.

Albuquerque International Sunport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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1347
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2167
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1170
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Distance from Albuquerque to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1346.695 miles
  • 2167.295 kilometers
  • 1170.246 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
  • 1344.183 miles
  • 2163.253 kilometers
  • 1168.063 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 Albuquerque to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Albuquerque International Sunport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Albuquerque to Detroit generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Albuquerque to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Albuquerque International Sunport
City: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABQ
ICAO Code: KABQ
Coordinates: 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″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