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How far is Calgary from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Calgary (Calgary International Airport) is 1568 miles / 2524 kilometers / 1363 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Calgary (YYC) is 1842 miles / 2964 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 3 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Calgary International Airport

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1568
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2524
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1363
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Distance from Detroit to Calgary

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1568.148 miles
  • 2523.690 kilometers
  • 1362.683 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
  • 1564.394 miles
  • 2517.649 kilometers
  • 1359.421 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 Calgary?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Calgary International Airport is 3 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Calgary International Airport (YYC)

On average, flying from Detroit to Calgary generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 405 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 Calgary

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

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 Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W