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How far is Altay from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Altay (Altay Airport) is 6215 miles / 10003 kilometers / 5401 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Altay Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Altay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6215.371 miles
  • 10002.670 kilometers
  • 5401.009 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
  • 6199.049 miles
  • 9976.402 kilometers
  • 5386.826 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 Detroit to Altay?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Altay Airport is 12 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Altay Airport (AAT)

On average, flying from Detroit to Altay generates about 746 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 746 kilograms equals 1 645 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Altay

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Altay Airport
City: Altay
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: AAT
ICAO Code: ZWAT
Coordinates: 47°44′59″N, 88°5′8″E