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How far is Detroit, MI, from Edmonton?

The distance between Edmonton (Edmonton International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1586 miles / 2553 kilometers / 1378 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Edmonton (YEG) to Detroit (DTW) is 1949 miles / 3137 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 12 minutes.

Edmonton International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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1586
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2553
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1378
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Distance from Edmonton to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1586.291 miles
  • 2552.888 kilometers
  • 1378.449 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
  • 1582.752 miles
  • 2547.192 kilometers
  • 1375.373 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 Edmonton to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Edmonton International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Edmonton to Detroit generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Edmonton to Detroit

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

Airport information

Origin Edmonton International Airport
City: Edmonton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YEG
ICAO Code: CYEG
Coordinates: 53°18′34″N, 113°34′48″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