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How far is Detroit, MI, from Abu Dhabi?

The distance between Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 7122 miles / 11463 kilometers / 6189 nautical miles.

Abu Dhabi International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Abu Dhabi to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7122.497 miles
  • 11462.548 kilometers
  • 6189.281 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
  • 7109.716 miles
  • 11441.979 kilometers
  • 6178.174 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 Abu Dhabi to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 13 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Abu Dhabi to Detroit generates about 872 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 872 kilograms equals 1 923 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Abu Dhabi to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Abu Dhabi International Airport
City: Abu Dhabi
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: AUH
ICAO Code: OMAA
Coordinates: 24°25′58″N, 54°39′3″E
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