How far is Detroit, MI, from Yakima, WA?
The distance between Yakima (Yakima Air Terminal) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1848 miles / 2974 kilometers / 1606 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Yakima (YKM) to Detroit (DTW) is 2234 miles / 3596 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 44 minutes.
Yakima Air Terminal – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Yakima to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Yakima to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1848.087 miles
- 2974.208 kilometers
- 1605.944 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- 1843.168 miles
- 2966.291 kilometers
- 1601.669 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 Yakima to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Yakima Air Terminal to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Yakima and Detroit?
The time difference between Yakima and Detroit is 3 hours. Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Yakima.
Flight carbon footprint between Yakima Air Terminal (YKM) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Yakima to Detroit generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 450 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Yakima to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Yakima Air Terminal (YKM) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Yakima Air Terminal |
|---|---|
| City: | Yakima, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | YKM |
| ICAO Code: | KYKM |
| Coordinates: | 46°34′5″N, 120°32′38″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 |