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How far is Massawa from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 7042 miles / 11333 kilometers / 6119 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Massawa International Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Massawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7041.915 miles
  • 11332.863 kilometers
  • 6119.257 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
  • 7031.849 miles
  • 11316.664 kilometers
  • 6110.510 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 Massawa?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Massawa International Airport is 13 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)

On average, flying from Detroit to Massawa generates about 861 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 861 kilograms equals 1 898 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Massawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Massawa International Airport (MSW).

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 Massawa International Airport
City: Massawa
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: MSW
ICAO Code: HHMS
Coordinates: 15°40′12″N, 39°22′12″E