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How far is Damascus from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Damascus (Damascus International Airport) is 5986 miles / 9633 kilometers / 5202 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Damascus International Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Damascus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5985.932 miles
  • 9633.424 kilometers
  • 5201.633 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
  • 5972.541 miles
  • 9611.873 kilometers
  • 5189.996 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 Damascus?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Damascus International Airport is 11 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Damascus International Airport (DAM)

On average, flying from Detroit to Damascus generates about 715 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 715 kilograms equals 1 576 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Damascus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Damascus International Airport (DAM).

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 Damascus International Airport
City: Damascus
Country: Syria Flag of Syria
IATA Code: DAM
ICAO Code: OSDI
Coordinates: 33°24′41″N, 36°30′56″E