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How far is Marseille from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Marseille (Marseille Provence Airport) is 4268 miles / 6869 kilometers / 3709 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Marseille Provence Airport

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4268
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6869
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3709
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Distance from Detroit to Marseille

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4268.459 miles
  • 6869.419 kilometers
  • 3709.189 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
  • 4257.190 miles
  • 6851.284 kilometers
  • 3699.397 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 Marseille?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Marseille Provence Airport is 8 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)

On average, flying from Detroit to Marseille generates about 490 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 490 kilograms equals 1 080 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Marseille

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS).

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 Marseille Provence Airport
City: Marseille
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: MRS
ICAO Code: LFML
Coordinates: 43°26′8″N, 5°12′48″E