Distance between Detroit, MI (DTW) and Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
Distance from Detroit to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1979 miles / 3185 kilometers / 1720 nautical miles.
Calculations with different methods
Vincenty's formula (applied above)
- 1978.781 miles
- 3184.540 kilometers
- 1719.514 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1974.744 miles
- 3178.042 kilometers
- 1716.006 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 4 hours 14 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Detroit and Los Angeles is 3 hours. Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Detroit.
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Airport information
| A | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| B | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
Map
Detroit to Los Angeles flight map.
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