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How far is Kiel from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Kiel (Kiel Airport) is 4066 miles / 6543 kilometers / 3533 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Kiel Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Kiel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4065.752 miles
  • 6543.194 kilometers
  • 3533.042 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
  • 4054.288 miles
  • 6524.744 kilometers
  • 3523.080 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 Kiel?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Kiel Airport is 8 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Kiel Airport (KEL)

On average, flying from Detroit to Kiel generates about 465 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 465 kilograms equals 1 024 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Kiel

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

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 Kiel Airport
City: Kiel
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: KEL
ICAO Code: EDHK
Coordinates: 54°22′45″N, 10°8′43″E