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How far is Arctic Village, AK, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Arctic Village (Arctic Village Airport) is 2855 miles / 4595 kilometers / 2481 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Arctic Village (ARC) is 4084 miles / 6573 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 7 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Arctic Village Airport

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2855
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Distance from Detroit to Arctic Village

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2855.397 miles
  • 4595.316 kilometers
  • 2481.272 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
  • 2848.476 miles
  • 4584.177 kilometers
  • 2475.258 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 Arctic Village?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Arctic Village Airport is 5 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Arctic Village Airport (ARC)

On average, flying from Detroit to Arctic Village generates about 317 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 317 kilograms equals 699 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 Arctic Village

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Arctic Village Airport (ARC).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Arctic Village Airport
City: Arctic Village, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ARC
ICAO Code: PARC
Coordinates: 68°6′52″N, 145°34′44″W