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How far is Salina, KS, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Salina (Salina Regional Airport) is 788 miles / 1268 kilometers / 685 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Salina (SLN) is 926 miles / 1491 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 8 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Salina Regional Airport

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788
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1268
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685
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Distance from Detroit to Salina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 788.133 miles
  • 1268.378 kilometers
  • 684.869 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
  • 786.416 miles
  • 1265.614 kilometers
  • 683.377 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 Salina?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Salina Regional Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Salina Regional Airport (SLN)

On average, flying from Detroit to Salina generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 295 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 Salina

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Salina Regional Airport (SLN).

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 Salina Regional Airport
City: Salina, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLN
ICAO Code: KSLN
Coordinates: 38°47′27″N, 97°39′7″W