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How far is Bordeaux from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Bordeaux (Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport) is 3966 miles / 6383 kilometers / 3447 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Bordeaux

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3966.216 miles
  • 6383.007 kilometers
  • 3446.548 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
  • 3955.587 miles
  • 6365.900 kilometers
  • 3437.311 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 Bordeaux?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport is 8 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)

On average, flying from Detroit to Bordeaux generates about 452 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 452 kilograms equals 997 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Bordeaux

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD).

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 Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
City: Bordeaux
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: BOD
ICAO Code: LFBD
Coordinates: 44°49′41″N, 0°42′56″W