How far is Wainwright, AK, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 3209 miles / 5164 kilometers / 2788 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Wainwright (AIN) is 4261 miles / 6857 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 91 hours 11 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Wainwright Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Wainwright
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Wainwright. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3208.697 miles
- 5163.897 kilometers
- 2788.281 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- 3200.492 miles
- 5150.692 kilometers
- 2781.151 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 Wainwright?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Wainwright Airport is 6 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Wainwright?
The time difference between Detroit and Wainwright is 4 hours. Wainwright is 4 hours behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)
On average, flying from Detroit to Wainwright generates about 359 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 359 kilograms equals 792 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Wainwright
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).
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 | Wainwright Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wainwright, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AIN |
| ICAO Code: | PAWI |
| Coordinates: | 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W |