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How far is Detroit, MI, from Wichita Falls, TX?

The distance between Wichita Falls (Wichita Falls Regional Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 999 miles / 1607 kilometers / 868 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wichita Falls (SPS) to Detroit (DTW) is 1141 miles / 1837 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 0 minutes.

Wichita Falls Regional Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Wichita Falls to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 998.807 miles
  • 1607.423 kilometers
  • 867.939 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
  • 997.762 miles
  • 1605.742 kilometers
  • 867.031 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 Wichita Falls to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Wichita Falls Regional Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wichita Falls Regional Airport (SPS) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Wichita Falls to Detroit generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wichita Falls to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wichita Falls Regional Airport (SPS) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Wichita Falls Regional Airport
City: Wichita Falls, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPS
ICAO Code: KSPS
Coordinates: 33°59′19″N, 98°29′30″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