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

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Takotna (Takotna Airport) is 3164 miles / 5092 kilometers / 2749 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Takotna (TCT) is 3894 miles / 6266 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 30 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Takotna Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Takotna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3164.044 miles
  • 5092.035 kilometers
  • 2749.479 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
  • 3155.624 miles
  • 5078.484 kilometers
  • 2742.162 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 Takotna?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Takotna Airport is 6 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Takotna Airport (TCT)

On average, flying from Detroit to Takotna generates about 354 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 354 kilograms equals 780 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 Takotna

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

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 Takotna Airport
City: Takotna, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TCT
ICAO Code: PPCT
Coordinates: 62°59′35″N, 156°1′44″W