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

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Grayling (Grayling Airport) is 3290 miles / 5296 kilometers / 2859 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Grayling (KGX) is 4262 miles / 6859 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 136 hours 8 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Grayling Airport

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3290
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5296
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2859
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Distance from Detroit to Grayling

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3290.499 miles
  • 5295.545 kilometers
  • 2859.366 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
  • 3281.618 miles
  • 5281.252 kilometers
  • 2851.648 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 Grayling?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Grayling Airport is 6 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Grayling Airport (KGX)

On average, flying from Detroit to Grayling generates about 369 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 369 kilograms equals 814 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Grayling

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

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 Grayling Airport
City: Grayling, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KGX
ICAO Code: PAGX
Coordinates: 62°53′42″N, 160°3′58″W