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How far is Copenhagen from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Copenhagen (Copenhagen Airport) is 4108 miles / 6611 kilometers / 3570 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Copenhagen Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Copenhagen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4108.103 miles
  • 6611.351 kilometers
  • 3569.844 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
  • 4096.477 miles
  • 6592.641 kilometers
  • 3559.741 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 Copenhagen?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Copenhagen Airport is 8 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Copenhagen Airport (CPH)

On average, flying from Detroit to Copenhagen generates about 470 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 470 kilograms equals 1 036 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Copenhagen

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

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 Copenhagen Airport
City: Copenhagen
Country: Denmark Flag of Denmark
IATA Code: CPH
ICAO Code: EKCH
Coordinates: 55°37′4″N, 12°39′21″E