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How far is Detroit, MI, from Walla Walla, WA?

The distance between Walla Walla (Walla Walla Regional Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1743 miles / 2805 kilometers / 1514 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Walla Walla (ALW) to Detroit (DTW) is 2199 miles / 3539 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 2 minutes.

Walla Walla Regional Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Walla Walla to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1742.748 miles
  • 2804.681 kilometers
  • 1514.406 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
  • 1738.116 miles
  • 2797.227 kilometers
  • 1510.382 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 Walla Walla to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Walla Walla Regional Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Walla Walla to Detroit generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Walla Walla to Detroit

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

Airport information

Origin Walla Walla Regional Airport
City: Walla Walla, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALW
ICAO Code: KALW
Coordinates: 46°5′41″N, 118°17′16″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