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How far is Detroit, MI, from Caen?

The distance between Caen (Caen – Carpiquet Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 3837 miles / 6174 kilometers / 3334 nautical miles.

Caen – Carpiquet Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Caen to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3836.517 miles
  • 6174.275 kilometers
  • 3333.842 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
  • 3825.927 miles
  • 6157.232 kilometers
  • 3324.640 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 Caen to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 7 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Caen to Detroit generates about 436 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 436 kilograms equals 961 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Caen to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Caen – Carpiquet Airport
City: Caen
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CFR
ICAO Code: LFRK
Coordinates: 49°10′23″N, 0°26′59″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