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

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 3673 miles / 5911 kilometers / 3192 nautical miles.

Distance from Akutan to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3673.136 miles
• 5911.339 kilometers
• 3191.868 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

• 3662.859 miles
• 5894.801 kilometers
• 3182.938 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 Akutan to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 7 hours and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Akutan and Detroit?

The time difference between Akutan and Detroit is 4 hours. Detroit is 4 hours ahead of Akutan.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Akutan to Detroit generates about 416 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 416 kilograms equals 917 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin	Akutan Seaplane Base
City:	Akutan, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	KQA
ICAO Code:	KQA
Coordinates:	54°7′56″N, 165°47′6″W

Destination	Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City:	Detroit, MI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DTW
ICAO Code:	KDTW
Coordinates:	42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W