How far is Adak Island, AK, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Adak Island (Adak Airport) is 4147 miles / 6673 kilometers / 3603 nautical miles.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Adak Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Adak Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Adak Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4146.658 miles
- 6673.400 kilometers
- 3603.348 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- 4135.056 miles
- 6654.728 kilometers
- 3593.266 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 Detroit to Adak Island?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Adak Airport is 8 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Adak Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Adak Airport (ADK)
On average, flying from Detroit to Adak Island generates about 475 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 475 kilograms equals 1 047 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Detroit to Adak Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Adak Airport (ADK).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | Adak Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Adak Island, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ADK |
| ICAO Code: | PADK |
| Coordinates: | 51°52′40″N, 176°38′45″W |