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How far is May Creek, AK, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and May Creek (May Creek Airport) is 2742 miles / 4412 kilometers / 2382 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to May Creek (MYK) is 3758 miles / 6048 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 11 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – May Creek Airport

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2742
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Distance from Detroit to May Creek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2741.634 miles
  • 4412.232 kilometers
  • 2382.415 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
  • 2734.668 miles
  • 4401.021 kilometers
  • 2376.361 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 May Creek?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to May Creek Airport is 5 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and May Creek Airport (MYK)

On average, flying from Detroit to May Creek generates about 304 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 304 kilograms equals 669 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 May Creek

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and May Creek Airport (MYK).

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 May Creek Airport
City: May Creek, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MYK
ICAO Code: MYK
Coordinates: 61°20′8″N, 142°41′13″W