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

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

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Barrow (BRW) is 4246 miles / 6833 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 90 hours 35 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport

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3133
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2723
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Distance from Detroit to Barrow

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

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

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

On average, flying from Detroit to Barrow 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 Detroit to Barrow

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

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 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