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How far is Yuma, AZ, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Yuma (Yuma International Airport) is 1828 miles / 2942 kilometers / 1589 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Yuma (YUM) is 2181 miles / 3510 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 52 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Yuma International Airport

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1828
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2942
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1589
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Distance from Detroit to Yuma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1828.027 miles
  • 2941.924 kilometers
  • 1588.512 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
  • 1824.738 miles
  • 2936.631 kilometers
  • 1585.654 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 Yuma?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Yuma International Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Yuma International Airport (YUM)

On average, flying from Detroit to Yuma generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 446 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 Yuma

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

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 Yuma International Airport
City: Yuma, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YUM
ICAO Code: KNYL
Coordinates: 32°39′23″N, 114°36′21″W