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How far is Reno, NV, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) is 1902 miles / 3062 kilometers / 1653 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Reno (RNO) is 2165 miles / 3484 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 9 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Reno–Tahoe International Airport

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1902
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3062
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1653
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Distance from Detroit to Reno

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1902.488 miles
  • 3061.757 kilometers
  • 1653.217 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
  • 1897.711 miles
  • 3054.069 kilometers
  • 1649.066 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 Reno?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Reno–Tahoe International Airport is 4 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

On average, flying from Detroit to Reno generates about 209 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 209 kilograms equals 460 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 Reno

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO).

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 Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″W