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How far is Dawson Creek from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Dawson Creek (Dawson Creek Airport) is 1887 miles / 3037 kilometers / 1640 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Dawson Creek (YDQ) is 2237 miles / 3600 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 38 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Dawson Creek Airport

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1887
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3037
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1640
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Distance from Detroit to Dawson Creek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1886.944 miles
  • 3036.741 kilometers
  • 1639.709 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
  • 1882.615 miles
  • 3029.775 kilometers
  • 1635.948 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 Dawson Creek?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Dawson Creek Airport is 4 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ)

On average, flying from Detroit to Dawson Creek generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 457 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 Dawson Creek

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ).

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 Dawson Creek Airport
City: Dawson Creek
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDQ
ICAO Code: CYDQ
Coordinates: 55°44′32″N, 120°10′58″W