If I am flying from Detroit to Tokyo , Do you think I will fly over the north pole?

Question

I think i will be taking NWA Flight 11 from Detroit to Tokyo. I was wondering if the flight path is going to go over the north pole. It seems like it is the shortest path.

Answer 1

NOT SURE FRIEND !!!

Answer 2

The shortest route between Detroit and Tokyo does follow a northerly route, but it likely won't go that far north.  The website linked below has a graphical representation of the shortest route between those airports, which suggests that the route would likely take you through northern Canada and Alaska, but it probably wouldn't go all the way to the North Pole.

Answer 3

You don't go over the pole, buy you fly over Alaska and it is a very nice view.

Answer 4

Over the pole, no, but waaay north.