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How far is Detroit, MI, from Fort McMurray?

The distance between Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1585 miles / 2551 kilometers / 1378 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort McMurray (YMM) to Detroit (DTW) is 2128 miles / 3425 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 53 minutes.

Fort McMurray International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Fort McMurray to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1585.255 miles
  • 2551.221 kilometers
  • 1377.549 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
  • 1582.236 miles
  • 2546.363 kilometers
  • 1374.926 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 Fort McMurray to Detroit?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Fort McMurray 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 Fort McMurray to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Fort McMurray International Airport
City: Fort McMurray
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMM
ICAO Code: CYMM
Coordinates: 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″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