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How far is Detroit, MI, from Barrow, AK?

The distance between Barrow (Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 3133 miles / 5043 kilometers / 2723 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Barrow (BRW) to Detroit (DTW) is 4299 miles / 6919 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 90 hours 42 minutes.

Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Barrow to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3133.311 miles
  • 5042.576 kilometers
  • 2722.773 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
  • 3125.447 miles
  • 5029.919 kilometers
  • 2715.939 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 Barrow to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 6 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Barrow to Detroit generates about 350 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 350 kilograms equals 772 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Barrow to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport
City: Barrow, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRW
ICAO Code: PABR
Coordinates: 71°17′7″N, 156°45′57″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