How far is Lugano from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Lugano (Lugano Airport) is 4324 miles / 6959 kilometers / 3758 nautical miles.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Lugano Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Lugano
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Lugano. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4324.328 miles
- 6959.331 kilometers
- 3757.738 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- 4312.651 miles
- 6940.540 kilometers
- 3747.592 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 Lugano?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Lugano Airport is 8 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Lugano?
The time difference between Detroit and Lugano is 6 hours. Lugano is 6 hours ahead of Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Lugano Airport (LUG)
On average, flying from Detroit to Lugano generates about 497 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 497 kilograms equals 1 096 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Detroit to Lugano
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Lugano Airport (LUG).
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 | Lugano Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lugano |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | LUG |
| ICAO Code: | LSZA |
| Coordinates: | 46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E |