Distance from DTW to LAX
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The flight distance between airports Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 3,184.54 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 4h 14min. Similar flight routes: DTW → SNA , DTW → ONT , DTW → SAN , DTW → TIJ , TOL → LAX
Bearing: 253.29° (WSW)The initial bearing on the course from DTW to LAX is 253.29° and the compass direction is WSW.
Midpoint: 39.40234,-101.90551The geographic midpoint between DTW and LAX is in 1,589.02 km distance between both points in a bearing of 253.29°. It is located in United States of America, Kansas, Sherman County.
Distance: 3,178.04 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between DTW and LAX is 3,178.04 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between DTW and LAX is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: -3hThe time difference between DTW (America/Detroit) and LAX (America/Los_Angeles) is -3 hours. This means that it is now 15:34 (11.05.2024) in DTW and 12:34 (11.05.2024) in LAX.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between DTW and LAX, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.
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LAX is just as far away from DTW as DTW from Los Angeles (3,159 km), Guadalajara (3,042 km), San Diego (3,141 km), Tijuana (3,140 km), Zapopan (3,036 km), San Jose (3,309 km), Guatemala City (3,142 km), San Francisco (3,335 km), Tegucigalpa (3,150 km), Seattle (3,094 km).