How far is Detroit, MI, from Liberal, KS?
The distance between Liberal (Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1002 miles / 1613 kilometers / 871 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Liberal (LBL) to Detroit (DTW) is 1158 miles / 1863 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 31 minutes.
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Liberal to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Liberal to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1002.345 miles
- 1613.118 kilometers
- 871.014 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- 1000.368 miles
- 1609.937 kilometers
- 869.296 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 Liberal to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Liberal and Detroit?
The time difference between Liberal and Detroit is 1 hour. Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Liberal.
Flight carbon footprint between Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Liberal to Detroit generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Liberal to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Liberal, KS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LBL |
| ICAO Code: | KLBL |
| Coordinates: | 37°2′39″N, 100°57′35″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 |