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How far is Akita from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Akita (Akita Airport) is 6174 miles / 9936 kilometers / 5365 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Akita Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Akita

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6173.836 miles
  • 9935.827 kilometers
  • 5364.917 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
  • 6158.860 miles
  • 9911.724 kilometers
  • 5351.903 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 Akita?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Akita Airport is 12 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Akita Airport (AXT)

On average, flying from Detroit to Akita generates about 740 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 740 kilograms equals 1 632 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Akita

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

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 Akita Airport
City: Akita
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: AXT
ICAO Code: RJSK
Coordinates: 39°36′56″N, 140°13′8″E