How far is Vancouver from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 1962 miles / 3158 kilometers / 1705 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Vancouver (YVR) is 2385 miles / 3838 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 45 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Vancouver International Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Vancouver
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Vancouver. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1962.282 miles
- 3157.986 kilometers
- 1705.176 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- 1957.123 miles
- 3149.685 kilometers
- 1700.694 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 Vancouver?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Vancouver?
The time difference between Detroit and Vancouver is 3 hours. Vancouver is 3 hours behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
On average, flying from Detroit to Vancouver generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 472 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 Vancouver
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | Vancouver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vancouver |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YVR |
| ICAO Code: | CYVR |
| Coordinates: | 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W |