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How far is Rost from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Rost (Røst Airport) is 3711 miles / 5972 kilometers / 3225 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Røst Airport

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3711
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5972
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3225
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Distance from Detroit to Rost

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3711.098 miles
  • 5972.433 kilometers
  • 3224.856 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
  • 3700.843 miles
  • 5955.929 kilometers
  • 3215.945 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 Rost?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Røst Airport is 7 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Røst Airport (RET)

On average, flying from Detroit to Rost generates about 421 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 421 kilograms equals 927 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Rost

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Røst Airport (RET).

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 Røst Airport
City: Rost
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: RET
ICAO Code: ENRS
Coordinates: 67°31′40″N, 12°6′11″E