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How far is Detroit, MI, from Bellingham, WA?

The distance between Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1934 miles / 3112 kilometers / 1680 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bellingham (BLI) to Detroit (DTW) is 2395 miles / 3854 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 46 minutes.

Bellingham International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Bellingham to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1933.500 miles
  • 3111.667 kilometers
  • 1680.166 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
  • 1928.409 miles
  • 3103.474 kilometers
  • 1675.742 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 Bellingham to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Bellingham International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bellingham International Airport (BLI) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Bellingham to Detroit generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 466 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bellingham to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bellingham International Airport (BLI) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Bellingham International Airport
City: Bellingham, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLI
ICAO Code: KBLI
Coordinates: 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″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