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How far is Detroit, MI, from Gustavus, AK?

The distance between Gustavus (Gustavus Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 2492 miles / 4010 kilometers / 2165 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gustavus (GST) to Detroit (DTW) is 3300 miles / 5311 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 33 minutes.

Gustavus Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Gustavus to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2491.810 miles
  • 4010.180 kilometers
  • 2165.324 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
  • 2485.541 miles
  • 4000.090 kilometers
  • 2159.876 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 Gustavus to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Gustavus Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gustavus Airport (GST) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Gustavus to Detroit generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 605 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gustavus to Detroit

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

Airport information

Origin Gustavus Airport
City: Gustavus, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GST
ICAO Code: PAGS
Coordinates: 58°25′31″N, 135°42′25″W
Destination 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