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How far is Wichita Falls, TX, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Wichita Falls (Wichita Falls Regional Airport) is 999 miles / 1607 kilometers / 868 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Wichita Falls (SPS) is 1141 miles / 1836 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 56 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Wichita Falls Regional Airport

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868
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Distance from Detroit to Wichita Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 998.807 miles
  • 1607.423 kilometers
  • 867.939 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
  • 997.762 miles
  • 1605.742 kilometers
  • 867.031 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 Wichita Falls?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Wichita Falls Regional Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Wichita Falls Regional Airport (SPS)

On average, flying from Detroit to Wichita Falls generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 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 Wichita Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Wichita Falls Regional Airport (SPS).

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 Wichita Falls Regional Airport
City: Wichita Falls, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPS
ICAO Code: KSPS
Coordinates: 33°59′19″N, 98°29′30″W