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

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

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Appleton (ATW) is 385 miles / 619 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 14 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Appleton International Airport

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296
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477
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258
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Distance from Detroit to Appleton

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Appleton. 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 Detroit to Appleton?

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

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

On average, flying from Detroit to Appleton 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 Detroit to Appleton

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

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 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