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How far is Dortmund from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Dortmund (Dortmund Airport) is 4073 miles / 6555 kilometers / 3540 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Dortmund Airport

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4073
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6555
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3540
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Distance from Detroit to Dortmund

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4073.334 miles
  • 6555.395 kilometers
  • 3539.630 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
  • 4061.958 miles
  • 6537.088 kilometers
  • 3529.745 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 Dortmund?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Dortmund Airport is 8 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Dortmund Airport (DTM)

On average, flying from Detroit to Dortmund generates about 466 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 466 kilograms equals 1 026 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Dortmund

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

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 Dortmund Airport
City: Dortmund
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: DTM
ICAO Code: EDLW
Coordinates: 51°31′5″N, 7°36′44″E