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How far is Ilulissat from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Ilulissat (Ilulissat Airport) is 2199 miles / 3539 kilometers / 1911 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Ilulissat Airport

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1911
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Distance from Detroit to Ilulissat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2199.132 miles
  • 3539.160 kilometers
  • 1910.994 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
  • 2195.207 miles
  • 3532.843 kilometers
  • 1907.583 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 Ilulissat?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Ilulissat Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Ilulissat Airport (JAV)

On average, flying from Detroit to Ilulissat generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 530 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Ilulissat

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

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 Ilulissat Airport
City: Ilulissat
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JAV
ICAO Code: BGJN
Coordinates: 69°14′35″N, 51°3′25″W