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

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

The driving distance from Salina (SLN) to Detroit (DTW) is 926 miles / 1491 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 7 minutes.

Salina Regional Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Salina to Detroit

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Salina to Detroit. 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 Salina to Detroit?

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

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

On average, flying from Salina to Detroit 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 Salina to Detroit

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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