How far is Galle from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Galle (Koggala Airport) is 8958 miles / 14417 kilometers / 7785 nautical miles.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Koggala Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Galle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Galle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8958.359 miles
- 14417.082 kilometers
- 7784.601 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- 8951.048 miles
- 14405.316 kilometers
- 7778.248 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 Galle?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Koggala Airport is 17 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Galle?
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Koggala Airport (KCT)
On average, flying from Detroit to Galle generates about 1 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 141 kilograms equals 2 515 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Detroit to Galle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Koggala Airport (KCT).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | Koggala Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Galle |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | KCT |
| ICAO Code: | VCCK |
| Coordinates: | 5°59′37″N, 80°19′13″E |