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How far is Yamagata from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Yamagata (Yamagata Airport) is 6241 miles / 10044 kilometers / 5423 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Yamagata Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Yamagata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6241.037 miles
  • 10043.975 kilometers
  • 5423.313 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
  • 6226.165 miles
  • 10020.042 kilometers
  • 5410.390 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 Yamagata?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Yamagata Airport is 12 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Yamagata Airport (GAJ)

On average, flying from Detroit to Yamagata generates about 749 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 749 kilograms equals 1 652 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Yamagata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Yamagata Airport (GAJ).

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 Yamagata Airport
City: Yamagata
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: GAJ
ICAO Code: RJSC
Coordinates: 38°24′42″N, 140°22′15″E