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How far is Lopez, WA, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) is 1952 miles / 3142 kilometers / 1697 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Lopez (LPS) is 2348 miles / 3778 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 40 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Lopez Island Airport

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1952
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3142
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1697
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Distance from Detroit to Lopez

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1952.475 miles
  • 3142.203 kilometers
  • 1696.654 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
  • 1947.314 miles
  • 3133.897 kilometers
  • 1692.169 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 Lopez?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Lopez Island Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS)

On average, flying from Detroit to Lopez generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 470 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 Lopez

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS).

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 Lopez Island Airport
City: Lopez, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LPS
ICAO Code: S31
Coordinates: 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″W