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

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Deadhorse (Deadhorse Airport) is 2941 miles / 4733 kilometers / 2555 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Deadhorse (SCC) is 4194 miles / 6749 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 30 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Deadhorse Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Deadhorse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2940.814 miles
  • 4732.781 kilometers
  • 2555.497 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
  • 2933.681 miles
  • 4721.301 kilometers
  • 2549.299 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 Deadhorse?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Deadhorse Airport is 6 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Deadhorse Airport (SCC)

On average, flying from Detroit to Deadhorse generates about 327 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 327 kilograms equals 721 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 Deadhorse

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

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 Deadhorse Airport
City: Deadhorse, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCC
ICAO Code: PASC
Coordinates: 70°11′40″N, 148°27′53″W