How far is Mackay from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 9087 miles / 14624 kilometers / 7897 nautical miles.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Mackay Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Mackay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Mackay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9087.154 miles
- 14624.356 kilometers
- 7896.521 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- 9086.688 miles
- 14623.606 kilometers
- 7896.116 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 Mackay?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Mackay Airport is 17 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Mackay?
The time difference between Detroit and Mackay is 15 hours. Mackay is 15 hours ahead of Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Mackay Airport (MKY)
On average, flying from Detroit to Mackay generates about 1 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 161 kilograms equals 2 559 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Detroit to Mackay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Mackay Airport (MKY).
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 | Mackay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mackay |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MKY |
| ICAO Code: | YBMK |
| Coordinates: | 21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E |