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How far is Bukoba from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Bukoba (Bukoba Airport) is 7554 miles / 12158 kilometers / 6565 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Bukoba Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Bukoba

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7554.329 miles
  • 12157.515 kilometers
  • 6564.533 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
  • 7549.646 miles
  • 12149.977 kilometers
  • 6560.463 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 Bukoba?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Bukoba Airport is 14 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Bukoba Airport (BKZ)

On average, flying from Detroit to Bukoba generates about 934 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 934 kilograms equals 2 059 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Bukoba

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

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 Bukoba Airport
City: Bukoba
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: BKZ
ICAO Code: HTBU
Coordinates: 1°17′59″S, 31°47′59″E