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How far is Detroit, MI, from Alexandria, LA?

The distance between Alexandria (Alexandria International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 906 miles / 1459 kilometers / 788 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alexandria (AEX) to Detroit (DTW) is 1087 miles / 1750 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 57 minutes.

Alexandria International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Alexandria to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 906.289 miles
  • 1458.531 kilometers
  • 787.544 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
  • 906.869 miles
  • 1459.465 kilometers
  • 788.048 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 Alexandria to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Alexandria International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alexandria International Airport (AEX) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Alexandria to Detroit generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Alexandria to Detroit

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

Airport information

Origin Alexandria International Airport
City: Alexandria, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AEX
ICAO Code: KAEX
Coordinates: 31°19′38″N, 92°32′59″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