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

The distance between Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 2360 miles / 3798 kilometers / 2051 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wrangell (WRG) to Detroit (DTW) is 3053 miles / 4914 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 59 minutes.

Wrangell Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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2051
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Distance from Wrangell to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2359.732 miles
  • 3797.621 kilometers
  • 2050.551 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
  • 2353.778 miles
  • 3788.038 kilometers
  • 2045.377 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 Wrangell to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Wrangell Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wrangell Airport (WRG) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Wrangell to Detroit generates about 259 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 259 kilograms equals 571 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wrangell to Detroit

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

Airport information

Origin Wrangell Airport
City: Wrangell, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WRG
ICAO Code: PAWG
Coordinates: 56°29′3″N, 132°22′11″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