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How far is St Michael, AK, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and St Michael (St. Michael Airport) is 3344 miles / 5381 kilometers / 2906 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to St Michael (SMK) is 4519 miles / 7272 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 164 hours 5 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – St. Michael Airport

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2906
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Distance from Detroit to St Michael

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3343.792 miles
  • 5381.312 kilometers
  • 2905.676 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
  • 3334.742 miles
  • 5366.748 kilometers
  • 2897.812 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 St Michael?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to St. Michael Airport is 6 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and St. Michael Airport (SMK)

On average, flying from Detroit to St Michael generates about 376 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 376 kilograms equals 828 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 St Michael

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and St. Michael Airport (SMK).

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 St. Michael Airport
City: St Michael, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMK
ICAO Code: PAMK
Coordinates: 63°29′24″N, 162°6′36″W