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How far is Detroit, MI, from Calgary?

The distance between Calgary (Calgary International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1568 miles / 2524 kilometers / 1363 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Calgary (YYC) to Detroit (DTW) is 1891 miles / 3044 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 4 minutes.

Calgary International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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1568
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2524
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1363
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Distance from Calgary to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1568.148 miles
  • 2523.690 kilometers
  • 1362.683 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
  • 1564.394 miles
  • 2517.649 kilometers
  • 1359.421 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 Calgary to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Calgary International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Calgary to Detroit generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 405 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Calgary to Detroit

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

Airport information

Origin Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″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