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How far is Milan from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Milan (Milan Malpensa Airport) is 4331 miles / 6970 kilometers / 3764 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Milan Malpensa Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Milan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4331.197 miles
  • 6970.387 kilometers
  • 3763.708 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
  • 4319.539 miles
  • 6951.624 kilometers
  • 3753.577 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 Milan?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport is 8 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)

On average, flying from Detroit to Milan generates about 498 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 498 kilograms equals 1 098 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Milan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP).

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 Milan Malpensa Airport
City: Milan
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: MXP
ICAO Code: LIMC
Coordinates: 45°37′50″N, 8°43′41″E