How far is Detroit, MI, from Vancouver?
The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1962 miles / 3158 kilometers / 1705 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Detroit (DTW) is 2440 miles / 3926 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 44 minutes.
Vancouver International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Vancouver to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1962.282 miles
- 3157.986 kilometers
- 1705.176 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- 1957.123 miles
- 3149.685 kilometers
- 1700.694 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 Vancouver to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Detroit?
The time difference between Vancouver and Detroit is 3 hours. Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Vancouver to Detroit generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 472 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Vancouver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vancouver |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YVR |
| ICAO Code: | CYVR |
| Coordinates: | 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W |
| Destination | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |