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How far is Detroit, MI, from Appleton, WI?

The distance between Appleton (Appleton International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 296 miles / 477 kilometers / 258 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Appleton (ATW) to Detroit (DTW) is 385 miles / 620 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 15 minutes.

Appleton International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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296
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Distance from Appleton to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 296.438 miles
  • 477.071 kilometers
  • 257.598 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
  • 295.882 miles
  • 476.176 kilometers
  • 257.114 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 Appleton to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Appleton International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Appleton International Airport (ATW) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Appleton to Detroit generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 151 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Appleton to Detroit

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

Airport information

Origin Appleton International Airport
City: Appleton, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATW
ICAO Code: KATW
Coordinates: 44°15′29″N, 88°31′8″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