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How far is Detroit, MI, from Copenhagen?

The distance between Copenhagen (Copenhagen Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 4108 miles / 6611 kilometers / 3570 nautical miles.

Copenhagen Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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4108
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6611
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3570
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Distance from Copenhagen to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4108.103 miles
  • 6611.351 kilometers
  • 3569.844 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
  • 4096.477 miles
  • 6592.641 kilometers
  • 3559.741 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 Copenhagen to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Copenhagen Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 8 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Copenhagen Airport (CPH) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Copenhagen to Detroit generates about 470 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 470 kilograms equals 1 036 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Copenhagen to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Copenhagen Airport (CPH) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Copenhagen Airport
City: Copenhagen
Country: Denmark Flag of Denmark
IATA Code: CPH
ICAO Code: EKCH
Coordinates: 55°37′4″N, 12°39′21″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