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How far is Bilbao from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Bilbao (Bilbao Airport) is 3922 miles / 6312 kilometers / 3408 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Bilbao Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Bilbao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3921.946 miles
  • 6311.760 kilometers
  • 3408.078 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
  • 3911.579 miles
  • 6295.077 kilometers
  • 3399.069 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 Bilbao?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Bilbao Airport is 7 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Bilbao Airport (BIO)

On average, flying from Detroit to Bilbao generates about 447 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 447 kilograms equals 985 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Bilbao

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

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 Bilbao Airport
City: Bilbao
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: BIO
ICAO Code: LEBB
Coordinates: 43°18′3″N, 2°54′38″W