How far is Whakatane from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Whakatane (Whakatane Airport) is 8337 miles / 13417 kilometers / 7245 nautical miles.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Whakatane Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Whakatane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Whakatane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8337.204 miles
- 13417.430 kilometers
- 7244.833 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- 8344.857 miles
- 13429.745 kilometers
- 7251.482 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 Whakatane?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Whakatane Airport is 16 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Whakatane?
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Whakatane Airport (WHK)
On average, flying from Detroit to Whakatane generates about 1 048 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 048 kilograms equals 2 310 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Detroit to Whakatane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Whakatane Airport (WHK).
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 | Whakatane Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whakatane |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WHK |
| ICAO Code: | NZWK |
| Coordinates: | 37°55′14″S, 176°54′50″E |