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How far is Yakima, WA, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Yakima (Yakima Air Terminal) is 1848 miles / 2974 kilometers / 1606 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Yakima (YKM) is 2180 miles / 3509 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 42 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Yakima Air Terminal

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1848
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2974
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1606
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Distance from Detroit to Yakima

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1848.087 miles
  • 2974.208 kilometers
  • 1605.944 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
  • 1843.168 miles
  • 2966.291 kilometers
  • 1601.669 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 Yakima?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Yakima Air Terminal is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM)

On average, flying from Detroit to Yakima generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 450 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 Yakima

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM).

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 Yakima Air Terminal
City: Yakima, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YKM
ICAO Code: KYKM
Coordinates: 46°34′5″N, 120°32′38″W