How far is Detroit, MI, from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 3479 miles / 5598 kilometers / 3023 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Detroit (DTW) is 4590 miles / 7387 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 179 hours 33 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Wales to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3478.529 miles
- 5598.150 kilometers
- 3022.759 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- 3469.069 miles
- 5582.925 kilometers
- 3014.538 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 Wales to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 7 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and Detroit?
The time difference between Wales and Detroit is 4 hours. Detroit is 4 hours ahead of Wales.
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Wales to Detroit generates about 392 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 392 kilograms equals 864 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wales to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |
| Destination | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |