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How far is Bern from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Bern (Bern Airport) is 4234 miles / 6813 kilometers / 3679 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Bern Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Bern

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4233.567 miles
  • 6813.266 kilometers
  • 3678.870 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
  • 4222.050 miles
  • 6794.730 kilometers
  • 3668.861 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 Bern?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Bern Airport is 8 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Bern Airport (BRN)

On average, flying from Detroit to Bern generates about 486 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 486 kilograms equals 1 071 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Bern

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

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 Bern Airport
City: Bern
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: BRN
ICAO Code: LSZB
Coordinates: 46°54′50″N, 7°29′49″E