How far is Detroit, MI, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1979 miles / 3185 kilometers / 1720 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Detroit (DTW) is 2282 miles / 3672 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 8 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1978.781 miles
- 3184.540 kilometers
- 1719.514 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- 1974.744 miles
- 3178.042 kilometers
- 1716.006 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 Los Angeles to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Detroit?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Detroit generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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 |
Airlines flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)
| Delta Air Lines |
| Spirit Airlines |