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How far is Detroit, MI, from Minot, ND?

The distance between Minot (Minot International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 966 miles / 1555 kilometers / 840 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minot (MOT) to Detroit (DTW) is 1204 miles / 1938 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 4 minutes.

Minot International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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966
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840
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Distance from Minot to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 966.120 miles
  • 1554.820 kilometers
  • 839.536 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
  • 964.016 miles
  • 1551.433 kilometers
  • 837.707 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 Minot to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Minot International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minot International Airport (MOT) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Minot to Detroit generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Minot to Detroit

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

Airport information

Origin Minot International Airport
City: Minot, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOT
ICAO Code: KMOT
Coordinates: 48°15′33″N, 101°16′47″W
Destination 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