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How far is Edmonton from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Edmonton (Edmonton International Airport) is 1586 miles / 2553 kilometers / 1378 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Edmonton (YEG) is 1898 miles / 3054 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 7 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Edmonton International Airport

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1586
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2553
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1378
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Distance from Detroit to Edmonton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1586.291 miles
  • 2552.888 kilometers
  • 1378.449 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
  • 1582.752 miles
  • 2547.192 kilometers
  • 1375.373 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 Edmonton?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Edmonton International Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG)

On average, flying from Detroit to Edmonton generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 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 Edmonton

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

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 Edmonton International Airport
City: Edmonton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YEG
ICAO Code: CYEG
Coordinates: 53°18′34″N, 113°34′48″W