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How far is Detroit, MI, from Windsor?

The distance between Windsor (Windsor International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 21 miles / 34 kilometers / 18 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Windsor (YQG) to Detroit (DTW) is 32 miles / 51 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 minutes.

Windsor International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Windsor to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 20.862 miles
  • 33.574 kilometers
  • 18.129 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
  • 20.811 miles
  • 33.491 kilometers
  • 18.084 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 Windsor to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Windsor International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between Windsor and Detroit?

There is no time difference between Windsor and Detroit.

Flight carbon footprint between Windsor International Airport (YQG) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Windsor to Detroit generates about 28 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 28 kilograms equals 62 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Windsor to Detroit

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

Airport information

Origin Windsor International Airport
City: Windsor
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQG
ICAO Code: CYQG
Coordinates: 42°16′32″N, 82°57′20″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