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How far is Detroit, MI, from Gander?

The distance between Gander (Gander International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1461 miles / 2351 kilometers / 1270 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gander (YQX) to Detroit (DTW) is 2454 miles / 3949 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 1 minutes.

Gander International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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1461
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2351
Kilometers
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1270
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 15 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
177 kg

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Distance from Gander to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1460.993 miles
  • 2351.240 kilometers
  • 1269.568 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
  • 1457.359 miles
  • 2345.392 kilometers
  • 1266.410 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 Gander to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Gander International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Gander to Detroit generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gander to Detroit

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

Airport information

Origin Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″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