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How far is Detroit, MI, from Lopez, WA?

The distance between Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1952 miles / 3142 kilometers / 1697 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lopez (LPS) to Detroit (DTW) is 2403 miles / 3867 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 41 minutes.

Lopez Island Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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1952
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3142
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1697
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Distance from Lopez to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1952.475 miles
  • 3142.203 kilometers
  • 1696.654 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
  • 1947.314 miles
  • 3133.897 kilometers
  • 1692.169 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 Lopez to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Lopez Island Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lopez Island Airport (LPS) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Lopez to Detroit generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 470 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lopez to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lopez Island Airport (LPS) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Lopez Island Airport
City: Lopez, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LPS
ICAO Code: S31
Coordinates: 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″W
Destination Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W