How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 1979 miles / 3185 kilometers / 1720 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2285 miles / 3677 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 14 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1978.781 miles
- 3184.540 kilometers
- 1719.514 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- 1974.744 miles
- 3178.042 kilometers
- 1716.006 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 Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Los Angeles?
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from Detroit to Los Angeles generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 475 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 Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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 | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
Airlines flying from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX)
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| Delta Air Lines |
| Spirit Airlines |