How far is Wales, AK, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3479 miles / 5598 kilometers / 3023 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Wales (WAA) is 4537 miles / 7301 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 179 hours 26 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Detroit to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3478.529 miles
- 5598.150 kilometers
- 3022.759 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- 3469.069 miles
- 5582.925 kilometers
- 3014.538 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 Wales?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Wales?
The time difference between Detroit and Wales is 4 hours. Wales is 4 hours behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Detroit to Wales generates about 392 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 392 kilograms equals 864 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 Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
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 | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |