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

The distance between Koliganek (Koliganek Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 3247 miles / 5225 kilometers / 2821 nautical miles.

Koliganek Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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5225
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2821
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Distance from Koliganek to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3246.653 miles
  • 5224.982 kilometers
  • 2821.265 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
  • 3237.808 miles
  • 5210.747 kilometers
  • 2813.578 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 Koliganek to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Koliganek Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 6 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Koliganek Airport (KGK) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Koliganek to Detroit generates about 364 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 364 kilograms equals 802 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Koliganek to Detroit

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

Airport information

Origin Koliganek Airport
City: Koliganek, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KGK
ICAO Code: PAJZ
Coordinates: 59°43′35″N, 157°15′32″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