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How far is Friedrichshafen from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Friedrichshafen (Friedrichshafen Airport) is 4285 miles / 6896 kilometers / 3724 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Friedrichshafen Airport

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4285
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6896
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3724
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Distance from Detroit to Friedrichshafen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4285.109 miles
  • 6896.215 kilometers
  • 3723.658 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
  • 4273.392 miles
  • 6877.357 kilometers
  • 3713.476 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 Friedrichshafen?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Friedrichshafen Airport is 8 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)

On average, flying from Detroit to Friedrichshafen generates about 492 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 492 kilograms equals 1 085 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Friedrichshafen

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

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 Friedrichshafen Airport
City: Friedrichshafen
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FDH
ICAO Code: EDNY
Coordinates: 47°40′16″N, 9°30′41″E