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How far is Detroit, MI, from King Salmon, AK?

The distance between King Salmon (King Salmon Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 3242 miles / 5217 kilometers / 2817 nautical miles.

King Salmon Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from King Salmon to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3241.997 miles
  • 5217.489 kilometers
  • 2817.219 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
  • 3233.135 miles
  • 5203.226 kilometers
  • 2809.517 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 King Salmon to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from King Salmon Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 6 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Salmon Airport (AKN) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from King Salmon to Detroit generates about 363 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 363 kilograms equals 801 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from King Salmon to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Salmon Airport (AKN) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin King Salmon Airport
City: King Salmon, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AKN
ICAO Code: PAKN
Coordinates: 58°40′36″N, 156°38′56″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