How far is Detroit, MI, from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 8553 miles / 13765 kilometers / 7432 nautical miles.

Distance from Wellington to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 8553.032 miles
• 13764.770 kilometers
• 7432.381 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

• 8561.021 miles
• 13777.629 kilometers
• 7439.324 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 Wellington to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 16 hours and 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wellington and Detroit?

The time difference between Wellington and Detroit is 18 hours. Detroit is 18 hours behind Wellington.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Wellington to Detroit generates about 1 080 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 080 kilograms equals 2 381 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wellington to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin	Wellington International Airport
City:	Wellington
Country:	New Zealand
IATA Code:	WLG
ICAO Code:	NZWN
Coordinates:	41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E

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