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How far is Akureyri from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Akureyri (Akureyri Airport) is 2929 miles / 4714 kilometers / 2545 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Akureyri Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Akureyri

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2928.959 miles
  • 4713.702 kilometers
  • 2545.196 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
  • 2921.575 miles
  • 4701.820 kilometers
  • 2538.779 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 Detroit to Akureyri?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Akureyri Airport is 6 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Akureyri Airport (AEY)

On average, flying from Detroit to Akureyri generates about 326 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 326 kilograms equals 718 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Akureyri

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Akureyri Airport
City: Akureyri
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: AEY
ICAO Code: BIAR
Coordinates: 65°39′36″N, 18°4′21″W