How far is King Salmon, AK, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and King Salmon (King Salmon Airport) is 3242 miles / 5217 kilometers / 2817 nautical miles.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – King Salmon Airport
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Distance from Detroit to King Salmon
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to King Salmon. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3241.997 miles
- 5217.489 kilometers
- 2817.219 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- 3233.135 miles
- 5203.226 kilometers
- 2809.517 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 King Salmon?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to King Salmon Airport is 6 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and King Salmon?
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and King Salmon Airport (AKN)
On average, flying from Detroit to King Salmon generates about 363 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 363 kilograms equals 801 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Detroit to King Salmon
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and King Salmon Airport (AKN).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | King Salmon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | King Salmon, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AKN |
| ICAO Code: | PAKN |
| Coordinates: | 58°40′36″N, 156°38′56″W |