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How far is Lorient from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Lorient (Lorient South Brittany Airport) is 3757 miles / 6046 kilometers / 3265 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Lorient South Brittany Airport

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3757
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6046
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3265
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Distance from Detroit to Lorient

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3756.794 miles
  • 6045.975 kilometers
  • 3264.565 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
  • 3746.505 miles
  • 6029.416 kilometers
  • 3255.624 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 Lorient?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Lorient South Brittany Airport is 7 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Lorient South Brittany Airport (LRT)

On average, flying from Detroit to Lorient generates about 426 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 426 kilograms equals 940 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Lorient

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Lorient South Brittany Airport (LRT).

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 Lorient South Brittany Airport
City: Lorient
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: LRT
ICAO Code: LFRH
Coordinates: 47°45′38″N, 3°26′24″W