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How far is Detroit, MI, from Brasília?

The distance between Brasília (Brasília International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 4590 miles / 7387 kilometers / 3988 nautical miles.

Brasília International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Brasília to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4589.764 miles
  • 7386.509 kilometers
  • 3988.396 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
  • 4603.260 miles
  • 7408.230 kilometers
  • 4000.124 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 Brasília to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Brasília International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 9 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brasília International Airport (BSB) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Brasília to Detroit generates about 531 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 531 kilograms equals 1 170 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Brasília to Detroit

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

Airport information

Origin Brasília International Airport
City: Brasília
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: BSB
ICAO Code: SBBR
Coordinates: 15°52′9″S, 47°55′15″W
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