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How far is Burao from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Burao (Burao Airport) is 7633 miles / 12285 kilometers / 6633 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Burao Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Burao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7633.433 miles
  • 12284.819 kilometers
  • 6633.272 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
  • 7624.732 miles
  • 12270.816 kilometers
  • 6625.711 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 Burao?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Burao Airport is 14 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Burao Airport (BUO)

On average, flying from Detroit to Burao generates about 945 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 945 kilograms equals 2 084 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Burao

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

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 Burao Airport
City: Burao
Country: Somalia Flag of Somalia
IATA Code: BUO
ICAO Code: HCMV
Coordinates: 9°31′1″N, 45°34′1″E