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

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Spokane (Spokane International Airport) is 1703 miles / 2741 kilometers / 1480 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Spokane (GEG) is 1982 miles / 3189 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 3 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Spokane International Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Spokane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1703.396 miles
  • 2741.351 kilometers
  • 1480.211 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
  • 1698.932 miles
  • 2734.166 kilometers
  • 1476.332 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 Detroit to Spokane?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Spokane International Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Spokane International Airport (GEG)

On average, flying from Detroit to Spokane generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Spokane

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Spokane International Airport
City: Spokane, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GEG
ICAO Code: KGEG
Coordinates: 47°37′11″N, 117°32′2″W