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How far is Erfurt from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Erfurt (Erfurt–Weimar Airport) is 4217 miles / 6786 kilometers / 3664 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Erfurt–Weimar Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Erfurt

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4216.789 miles
  • 6786.263 kilometers
  • 3664.289 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
  • 4205.034 miles
  • 6767.346 kilometers
  • 3654.075 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 Erfurt?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Erfurt–Weimar Airport is 8 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Erfurt–Weimar Airport (ERF)

On average, flying from Detroit to Erfurt generates about 484 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 484 kilograms equals 1 066 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Erfurt

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Erfurt–Weimar Airport (ERF).

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 Erfurt–Weimar Airport
City: Erfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: ERF
ICAO Code: EDDE
Coordinates: 50°58′47″N, 10°57′29″E