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How far is Helsinki from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Helsinki (Helsinki Airport) is 4301 miles / 6921 kilometers / 3737 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Helsinki Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Helsinki

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4300.682 miles
  • 6921.277 kilometers
  • 3737.191 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
  • 4288.365 miles
  • 6901.454 kilometers
  • 3726.487 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 Helsinki?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Helsinki Airport is 8 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Helsinki Airport (HEL)

On average, flying from Detroit to Helsinki generates about 494 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 494 kilograms equals 1 089 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Helsinki

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

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 Helsinki Airport
City: Helsinki
Country: Finland Flag of Finland
IATA Code: HEL
ICAO Code: EFHK
Coordinates: 60°19′1″N, 24°57′47″E