Detroit to Vancouver
4h 20m The flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) covers 3,150 km (1,957 miles) and takes approximately 4h 20m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 298°, passing near 47.5° N, 102.0° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 5h 44m | 6h 09m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 4h 02m | 4h 27m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 3h 30m | 3h 55m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 3h 42m | 4h 08m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| DTW | YVR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | Vancouver International Airport |
| City | Detroit | Vancouver |
| Country | United States | Canada |
| ICAO | KDTW | CYVR |
| Coordinates | 42.2138, -83.3538 | 49.1939, -123.184 |
| Elevation | 645 ft | 14 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Detroit to Vancouver?
A non-stop flight from Detroit (DTW) to Vancouver (YVR) takes about 4h 20m. The great-circle distance is 3,150 km (1,957 miles, 1,701 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 298°.
How far is Detroit from Vancouver?
3,150 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 1,957 miles or 1,701 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between DTW and YVR?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 3,150 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.