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How far is Leipzig from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Leipzig (Leipzig/Halle Airport) is 4247 miles / 6835 kilometers / 3690 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Leipzig/Halle Airport

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6835
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3690
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Distance from Detroit to Leipzig

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4246.917 miles
  • 6834.751 kilometers
  • 3690.470 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
  • 4235.053 miles
  • 6815.657 kilometers
  • 3680.160 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 Leipzig?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport is 8 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)

On average, flying from Detroit to Leipzig generates about 487 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 487 kilograms equals 1 074 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Leipzig

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ).

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 Leipzig/Halle Airport
City: Leipzig
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: LEJ
ICAO Code: EDDP
Coordinates: 51°25′56″N, 12°14′29″E