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How far is Gothenburg from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Gothenburg (Säve airport) is 4007 miles / 6449 kilometers / 3482 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Säve airport

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Distance from Detroit to Gothenburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4007.073 miles
  • 6448.759 kilometers
  • 3482.051 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
  • 3995.717 miles
  • 6430.484 kilometers
  • 3472.183 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 Gothenburg?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Säve airport is 8 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Säve airport (GSE)

On average, flying from Detroit to Gothenburg generates about 457 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 457 kilograms equals 1 008 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Gothenburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Säve airport (GSE).

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 Säve airport
City: Gothenburg
Country: Sweden Flag of Sweden
IATA Code: GSE
ICAO Code: ESGP
Coordinates: 57°46′28″N, 11°52′13″E