How far is Yakutat, AK, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 2636 miles / 4242 kilometers / 2291 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Yakutat (YAK) is 3447 miles / 5547 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 35 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Yakutat Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Yakutat
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Yakutat. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2635.872 miles
- 4242.024 kilometers
- 2290.510 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- 2629.163 miles
- 4231.227 kilometers
- 2284.680 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 Yakutat?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Yakutat Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Yakutat?
The time difference between Detroit and Yakutat is 4 hours. Yakutat is 4 hours behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)
On average, flying from Detroit to Yakutat generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 642 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 Yakutat
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).
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 | Yakutat Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yakutat, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | YAK |
| ICAO Code: | PAYA |
| Coordinates: | 59°30′11″N, 139°39′36″W |