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How far is Detroit, MI, from Dawson Creek?

The distance between Dawson Creek (Dawson Creek Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1887 miles / 3037 kilometers / 1640 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dawson Creek (YDQ) to Detroit (DTW) is 2290 miles / 3685 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 45 minutes.

Dawson Creek Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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1887
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Distance from Dawson Creek to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1886.944 miles
  • 3036.741 kilometers
  • 1639.709 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
  • 1882.615 miles
  • 3029.775 kilometers
  • 1635.948 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 Dawson Creek to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Dawson Creek Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Dawson Creek to Detroit generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 457 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dawson Creek to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Dawson Creek Airport
City: Dawson Creek
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDQ
ICAO Code: CYDQ
Coordinates: 55°44′32″N, 120°10′58″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