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How far is Gillam from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Gillam (Gillam Airport) is 1101 miles / 1772 kilometers / 957 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Gillam (YGX) is 1737 miles / 2796 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 51 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Gillam Airport

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1101
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1772
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957
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Distance from Detroit to Gillam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1100.829 miles
  • 1771.612 kilometers
  • 956.594 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
  • 1099.975 miles
  • 1770.239 kilometers
  • 955.852 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 Gillam?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Gillam Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Gillam Airport (YGX)

On average, flying from Detroit to Gillam generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 346 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 Gillam

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Gillam Airport (YGX).

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 Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″W