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How far is Dresden from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Dresden (Dresden Airport) is 4314 miles / 6942 kilometers / 3748 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Dresden Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Dresden

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4313.544 miles
  • 6941.976 kilometers
  • 3748.367 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
  • 4301.509 miles
  • 6922.608 kilometers
  • 3737.909 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 Dresden?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Dresden Airport is 8 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Dresden Airport (DRS)

On average, flying from Detroit to Dresden generates about 496 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 496 kilograms equals 1 093 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Dresden

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

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 Dresden Airport
City: Dresden
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: DRS
ICAO Code: EDDC
Coordinates: 51°7′58″N, 13°46′1″E